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 1273304 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1273426 epoch_slot_no: 20626 block_no: 1273244 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1556 time: 2018-07-15 16:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c92ebef1f50f18b21e57b4deb654c3df32595ab1fb0d098a7d123688588a3ffBlock Operator
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