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 1265387 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1265508 epoch_slot_no: 12708 block_no: 1265327 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2018-07-13 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x824190c21010513643c35f8b7529b29f5f173d3021c6718dc505636c8a42eda2Block Operator
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