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 1266305 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1266426 epoch_slot_no: 13626 block_no: 1266245 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-07-14 01:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ed7ba44dc81d12f244913ea7b7c1a0ac4ea1635eb0c89b4ce1b666038c11cd8Block Operator
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