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 1245661 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1245783 epoch_slot_no: 14583 block_no: 1245602 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-07-09 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20be82860cce65249c940f56c9b01f572119b6f3e1ae8403b2e97cf8eb738611Block Operator
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