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 1245030 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1245152 epoch_slot_no: 13952 block_no: 1244971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-09 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd764688baf4b7bf645f08df1f71bdd21801ddf94198abeaed7cc558025045b27Block Operator
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