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 1244705 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1244827 epoch_slot_no: 13627 block_no: 1244646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-07-09 01:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16f963b1e2164849814b1853f25fe2a6965c20ae35ec71dbf615c9c452c448c3Block Operator
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