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 1265433 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1265554 epoch_slot_no: 12754 block_no: 1265373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2659 time: 2018-07-13 20:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2839282928c76740798420bf3d7b0078a5188e25ee68c94839da7dd92372c31bBlock Operator
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