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 1273275 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273397 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 1273215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-15 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97ea682f8d5880901bebd392ddac8ecec6491a89e06518d97fb3d1ebe0f56430Block Operator
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