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 1261799 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1261920 epoch_slot_no: 9120 block_no: 1261739 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-13 00:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de81d947de592aef241d1b9c4162d1e0dbde8f89dbd3693093c125935e5c172Block Operator
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