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 1273240 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273362 epoch_slot_no: 20562 block_no: 1273180 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-15 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6ab266ea61e72d4de4ec6f12b30db396d0b789dae4ff8051a186e28392c726eBlock Operator
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