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 1258197 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1258318 epoch_slot_no: 5518 block_no: 1258137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-07-12 04:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf7ac4a47e2ca7b86add13e896ce7ab566c9752dd1f8ee434c68c0d59888e950Block Operator
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