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 1265580 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1265701 epoch_slot_no: 12901 block_no: 1265520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1829 time: 2018-07-13 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0169fc39ae5a45129e2a9873eb999b899e57c52ff1f2852ac6e313b4f4719776Block Operator
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