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 1266009 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1266130 epoch_slot_no: 13330 block_no: 1265949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1791 time: 2018-07-13 23:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x639c6a2d9fd0da26bc3b58ce6d653c7d962c4f6a556de9acd054b00ca09a89aeBlock Operator
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