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 1273282 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1273404 epoch_slot_no: 20604 block_no: 1273222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1473 time: 2018-07-15 16:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10df5475be6c901f293bb68c77c47ca9d56feb7af01fe2e81c7fe9db85583317Block Operator
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