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 1262775 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1262896 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 1262715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-13 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73de936d066d2b448b1db0a1be5e1d0a51432668b1d86fa84f3fdff16b8cea06Block Operator
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