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 1273307 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273429 epoch_slot_no: 20629 block_no: 1273247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1288 time: 2018-07-15 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1132301205defaf4ff41b81de4a6adff68b48497309a2a915eb376ebcc48112fBlock Operator
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