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 1263105 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1263226 epoch_slot_no: 10426 block_no: 1263045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-13 07:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43a6901209d6036d2cb632991467ba8253d0fab6c7107e4645daefc7e751614eBlock Operator
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