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 1259001 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1259122 epoch_slot_no: 6322 block_no: 1258941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-12 08:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6c15a81c2152b1b15cc3215e1603e467e0787fb120cde32b906acaf4fa7851eBlock Operator
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