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 1246950 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1247072 epoch_slot_no: 15872 block_no: 1246891 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-07-09 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc55cdc17569af7e62b293b3026266cdd80a3a2b86f2867821fd486c97301552aBlock Operator
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