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 1262116 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1262237 epoch_slot_no: 9437 block_no: 1262056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1376 time: 2018-07-13 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7517440af8330161719e737f95ffb1c3df80912cf18a6d0e60e5fc4a0116891bBlock Operator
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