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 1265958 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1266079 epoch_slot_no: 13279 block_no: 1265898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1167 time: 2018-07-13 23:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb36c0bd91119e9bf5dca84b684174f689d88b31835d3959ed6a224dfc4e8fcabBlock Operator
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