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 1264896 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1265017 epoch_slot_no: 12217 block_no: 1264836 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-13 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb73051f279358e655f0efe5b0ba8553aacbdff51fc4de744a46ef77a76a8b52eBlock Operator
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