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 1260484 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1260605 epoch_slot_no: 7805 block_no: 1260424 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2018-07-12 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cce207484024480836bb2cedebe3de9f83908050f8c6ae455720ce5d9f817ecBlock Operator
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