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 1259117 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1259238 epoch_slot_no: 6438 block_no: 1259057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1159 time: 2018-07-12 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1de53bf2c7e52ee44811797e3d182553eac23e3002fe90a12634729524d77aaBlock Operator
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