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 1264911 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1265032 epoch_slot_no: 12232 block_no: 1264851 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-13 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bf448ce3bdf1a642c9788b33659b8607cf08979b245a32cd7271543ac5b2a40Block Operator
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