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 1246052 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1246174 epoch_slot_no: 14974 block_no: 1245993 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1523 time: 2018-07-09 08:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x131df64e1c5b03f2e2091c79e98e1aa931eb2a31fb63d56b8c15c21ee3c9d11eBlock Operator
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