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 1266585 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1266706 epoch_slot_no: 13906 block_no: 1266525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-14 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d2d7520538ffffc8ad68cc77e30935ad71b3401fe023c3c3bc924501dceb4b6Block Operator
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