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 1260076 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1260197 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 1260016 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-12 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a7183f5b7d77b934ccea21c506993ced29e74211cf92e28117b1af7d8ff9086Block Operator
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