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 1246635 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1246757 epoch_slot_no: 15557 block_no: 1246576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1260 time: 2018-07-09 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd55c3e31effc9c28140148535bc12fc8cf9436cdc4a35c5af7bab60a9834c04eBlock Operator
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