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 1260817 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1260938 epoch_slot_no: 8138 block_no: 1260757 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-12 18:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74325ad5269dec5862b51d6c20f718411b729861660f60923744c3d4c03be72bBlock Operator
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