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 1262560 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1262681 epoch_slot_no: 9881 block_no: 1262500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-13 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x308f6432bbc2ce4df08d8824905d11456265d0830a0887ae768da2e32a6a52f4Block Operator
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