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 1264032 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1264153 epoch_slot_no: 11353 block_no: 1263972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-13 12:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe33101fe0e6734252691a36e8b9a6bc7f80626c582b7a25b1cf7750443658099Block Operator
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