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 1273963 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1274085 epoch_slot_no: 21285 block_no: 1273903 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa8ded8d5196a8259a76f0505619a458c74baa6e8fd5d0a8197beef3cf5318f3Block Operator
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