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 1258486 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1258607 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 1258426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2018-07-12 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bbc859e1d6fd56c6f69c81307f7d93a443d1949f16e88c32197c7211e830f2fBlock Operator
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