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 1259897 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1260018 epoch_slot_no: 7218 block_no: 1259837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1639 time: 2018-07-12 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43a60b579e4c4aa4114e3849fbe0b0bd8be1f39a9cb2b6b13a67ab4ea5287c70Block Operator
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