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 1262756 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1262877 epoch_slot_no: 10077 block_no: 1262696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-13 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x255e2fbe52b20d11a7fadb38b24c1cd9ced29a6942f9d3b45c0430c8031bdd79Block Operator
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