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 1245300 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1245422 epoch_slot_no: 14222 block_no: 1245241 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-07-09 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc3a66c28995d75f6f36c42c857dfa5ec67ce827cb81aa613f050d38763f2030Block Operator
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