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 1273502 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273624 epoch_slot_no: 20824 block_no: 1273442 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2112 time: 2018-07-15 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b2819e075c92b11d8f3d34d0f413aac8adb526b8b1ab37950488fce66949f4fBlock Operator
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