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 1266034 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1266155 epoch_slot_no: 13355 block_no: 1265974 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-07-13 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b7b9a72ae752e3d2d24fa57bce876cc5ffe63f5fb08d61435b4c398daf45143Block Operator
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