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 1265407 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1265528 epoch_slot_no: 12728 block_no: 1265347 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1469 time: 2018-07-13 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdccad3056001d90ee24743a9bb9c03313bcbecf8fe9fa605f05d6a80ad481c68Block Operator
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