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 1261570 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1261691 epoch_slot_no: 8891 block_no: 1261510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2108 time: 2018-07-12 23:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b75510ff66fef53e797425782dd577d698ff4f5b5e61adf110cc90419a628ddBlock Operator
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