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 1266941 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1267062 epoch_slot_no: 14262 block_no: 1266881 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-07-14 04:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a7271875b503872d130e4a2b1ec21f9fe97af91d984eb88d6592684a1b0027bBlock Operator
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