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 1273980 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1274102 epoch_slot_no: 21302 block_no: 1273920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-07-15 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x039cd7dbefaf5ab0a545a541a8abf24fe3b709dc276aa817da4a4c12e2745d1cBlock Operator
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