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 1265361 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1265482 epoch_slot_no: 12682 block_no: 1265301 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2018-07-13 20:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d56f4861733e32647f130a7b80b1ab6204899808039b40c650c89218fbba599Block Operator
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