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 1273847 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1273969 epoch_slot_no: 21169 block_no: 1273787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8974 time: 2018-07-15 19:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd131ebbc2110535b91448da14c5ecf41f036a4cb066e07391051889163e28a04Block Operator
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