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 1261411 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1261532 epoch_slot_no: 8732 block_no: 1261351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1381 time: 2018-07-12 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x223eb91c68e535a5111141f2ee73f8d9a8994c7d9c51763d3f59b2d53a91473bBlock Operator
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