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 1263406 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1263527 epoch_slot_no: 10727 block_no: 1263346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1574 time: 2018-07-13 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd56c607c1ec0fb4b33438001131e2fef787af5fd62d6f5c52e4db3d2178b21d0Block Operator
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