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 1273785 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273907 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 1273725 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2018-07-15 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0937a535e4dd7777b821ab77cd9cd78879fcda16ab4abe7d26a1e55df7564e4Block Operator
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