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 1258915 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1259036 epoch_slot_no: 6236 block_no: 1258855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-12 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x266639ecd2d8d13242cf84ff4974579a4a48ade5985c314172e05b663eec4d2cBlock Operator
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