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 1273827 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1273949 epoch_slot_no: 21149 block_no: 1273767 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-15 19:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2306df1512b69b04d86b2eedc16e0bd0d02d1798b632aeb8ece0e71cf97eb5eBlock Operator
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