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 1264961 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1265082 epoch_slot_no: 12282 block_no: 1264901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2018-07-13 17:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5528c37ef09cfc40d1855239af3165619a7d1de2d1397d12f7e2b5fbba402a47Block Operator
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