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 1246740 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1246862 epoch_slot_no: 15662 block_no: 1246681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2018-07-09 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd153c729995acaa71f85e76daf812e8d4c58c81365408d6c30d11889c49c4cfBlock Operator
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