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 1259863 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1259984 epoch_slot_no: 7184 block_no: 1259803 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-12 13:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c9760c691c1be5c5c8bedb99b656f7c300f496e83b1243a3295aa7b62d66509Block Operator
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