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 1244578 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1244700 epoch_slot_no: 13500 block_no: 1244519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-09 00:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6acd00b1003efba0d58a4d2a9bc5a0cb9a20fbb28295600351cb5aaa56e10983Block Operator
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