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 1261748 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1261869 epoch_slot_no: 9069 block_no: 1261688 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-13 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ceaa23930324beb604ed1f4b80d4e71aa20a1a14e0a46dfe777a29239920af8Block Operator
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