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 1265162 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1265283 epoch_slot_no: 12483 block_no: 1265102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1198 time: 2018-07-13 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf38c98e3e946e482378517a7358cd4b120d70bfc4d4da5fe205019c9480c7b1eBlock Operator
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