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 1264651 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1264772 epoch_slot_no: 11972 block_no: 1264591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-07-13 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39a2e1b6cc7ea060208d65be0332a451cb2e055788febcbecc8606a70cb02468Block Operator
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