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 1246157 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1246279 epoch_slot_no: 15079 block_no: 1246098 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-07-09 09:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x092a77b7c3ace1b93d1d8c701fcc1c062fea3276ff5f4d4be839debf9c2b0ab5Block Operator
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