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 1274159 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1274281 epoch_slot_no: 21481 block_no: 1274099 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-15 21:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8000268e4ea2df40f9a7a0e42b2aba20c619c525098acdd89f8ddd6ec47a6ca9Block Operator
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