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 1263946 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1264067 epoch_slot_no: 11267 block_no: 1263886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-07-13 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42b131f4fa0face0e85dd57789a08cfa40c1e73050e1b7ffd6732938b881918dBlock Operator
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