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 1246169 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1246291 epoch_slot_no: 15091 block_no: 1246110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-07-09 09:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8f1ba25e44e21ec9bcd001f9658022d1cbcbf71b4d12def1e638a53ba3aa663Block Operator
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