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 1266481 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1266602 epoch_slot_no: 13802 block_no: 1266421 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1264 time: 2018-07-14 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4c12014148d421722e51a28fb2cba801e0150e8c3b3ea08ad76fc2c135bc4b6Block Operator
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