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 1259911 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1260032 epoch_slot_no: 7232 block_no: 1259851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-07-12 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x127b73cedacc50a5140495d6898a0f542c251f407278b039f88f958593673ffeBlock Operator
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