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 1262394 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1262515 epoch_slot_no: 9715 block_no: 1262334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1284 time: 2018-07-13 03:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08f37decd345b72a482fdd5a9673eaad31c74cc2d4a85b50e7af81431fdeaae8Block Operator
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