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 1245959 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1246081 epoch_slot_no: 14881 block_no: 1245900 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1613 time: 2018-07-09 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a4abc4f476a6cbd13f4ffea94e6080b4bb2c04e0ef7778ad1a6e67a0935454eBlock Operator
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