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 1244053 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1244175 epoch_slot_no: 12975 block_no: 1243994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-07-08 21:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b99fa86f9e29fda653cda7d6516a1d05070d2bd73d042b1c4c688a614b8ca03Block Operator
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