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 1266000 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1266121 epoch_slot_no: 13321 block_no: 1265940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1520 time: 2018-07-13 23:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb820b97a879304983e68949e3d4e191632256e87a2c0eb00abaad75709d7b2eaBlock Operator
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