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 1265923 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1266044 epoch_slot_no: 13244 block_no: 1265863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-07-13 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7228d5701e4f145a20805240268cfa395d17c7b8c45793823a1c2d1fd903a18dBlock Operator
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