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 1244075 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1244197 epoch_slot_no: 12997 block_no: 1244016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-07-08 21:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce9cdcc59dc4248d0e6dea85a1cf540ef767e62ce5067a6f395c66c2af33995bBlock Operator
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