A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1273229 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1273351 epoch_slot_no: 20551 block_no: 1273169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1553 time: 2018-07-15 15:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda62f257361c468069b0f723ce03a07629fb5e63f6f9feb7fbcafc8fdaef3bf5Block Operator
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