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 1265656 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1265777 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 1265596 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3870 time: 2018-07-13 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0765c8e3842229dfe97c186e0316e13823607c1498827ffa6a0ce92eed7ae9c0Block Operator
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