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 1264844 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1264965 epoch_slot_no: 12165 block_no: 1264784 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-13 17:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd6405802a327882912fc5f1dd6980e6c3498b53f3c13aca5b79e43a1db686d5Block Operator
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