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 1273530 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273652 epoch_slot_no: 20852 block_no: 1273470 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1927 time: 2018-07-15 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19f5b0c7bcb0533d344d0a301fc4f423ee4c6f8ed1826a457a0b9aebbb527285Block Operator
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