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 1265431 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1265552 epoch_slot_no: 12752 block_no: 1265371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3542 time: 2018-07-13 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf0b5c973063ce3a38a63fa70d527e97a22c22fd048a3a735056a00cb6e6cdfaBlock Operator
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