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 1259746 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1259867 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 1259686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-07-12 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7f2268063b7c60ee7ac0174760955df9288d827f4c5f70630dcf1d31a25941bBlock Operator
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