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 1268125 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1268246 epoch_slot_no: 15446 block_no: 1268065 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1800 time: 2018-07-14 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd496f82bf9eb8c780a7a14c237fd8a0dcea6d31cc3b83032c237b0d98a5ad3e6Block Operator
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