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 1273918 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1274040 epoch_slot_no: 21240 block_no: 1273858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae4ebdcb3793e5c1e5df276ff44110fd2b21c58018dd9b803e577573a934de2bBlock Operator
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