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 1245673 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1245795 epoch_slot_no: 14595 block_no: 1245614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-09 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab82cd268160aab2364b2dc485334540cf99209de17cdb8e7f91c2c45d7a8c7bBlock Operator
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