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 1265666 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1265787 epoch_slot_no: 12987 block_no: 1265606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2751 time: 2018-07-13 21:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0e2cb05468ac5eaf5dec208eb65ec4bd7bcc6f24ee6e7d8f093a2d47bdee16cBlock Operator
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