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 1258876 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1258997 epoch_slot_no: 6197 block_no: 1258816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1443 time: 2018-07-12 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7e98ffd3696d5d505867120701d94af4509a5edacab536843b030a880bffa45Block Operator
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