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 1266946 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1267067 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 1266886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2018-07-14 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x633d7b8f4da73b2d57ae24b36cb4d5ffef526592ef09fe26e0dfa6fd7cdf7c94Block Operator
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