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 1244774 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1244896 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 1244715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-09 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b2be58674ff38486f174c42c556254c3a6987f8ce953faf2b856e62fb1ac67aBlock Operator
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