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 1273429 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273551 epoch_slot_no: 20751 block_no: 1273369 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3e405ca830ca93445b8f4eebc2ed8c21e26c244c705d6177228bd79f1df7313Block Operator
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