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 1265763 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1265884 epoch_slot_no: 13084 block_no: 1265703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-13 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64753ca0c938c5194fd12b6c8f17993fc1b3b1c939bb71c5b4b51a382b82c199Block Operator
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