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 1273769 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1273891 epoch_slot_no: 21091 block_no: 1273709 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2018-07-15 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd88648775ffa396b850a320eacab29ed3267844e9407861c2fd70864b21f2a5bBlock Operator
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