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 1245558 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1245680 epoch_slot_no: 14480 block_no: 1245499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-09 06:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1395aa99ce5ceb2a92a310fad3ba632d955d8221835c6266778b7c9fffbd7ceBlock Operator
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