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 1274391 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1274512 epoch_slot_no: 112 block_no: 1274330 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2018-07-15 22:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ec4f81f23acd067384081e0005c36946a9492bde021d4fca290061c93ddc269Block Operator
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