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 1246727 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1246849 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 1246668 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1875 time: 2018-07-09 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14249cffcb6063776d858c704dd6e7941e127476a84e680651174568a96064b3Block Operator
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