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 1258531 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1258652 epoch_slot_no: 5852 block_no: 1258471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2018-07-12 06:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa80154742099eae114fded81c991c8efe43d080be309357ece2dfa6312bddd03Block Operator
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