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 1244087 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1244209 epoch_slot_no: 13009 block_no: 1244028 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2018-07-08 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fb01d8756dd57b9c41ab474e71ace941867b1d9242252f495ca4f0c1395b4e0Block Operator
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