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 1246980 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1247102 epoch_slot_no: 15902 block_no: 1246921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1521 time: 2018-07-09 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x016ce1cae444def6d3eb71f9f0d0f9c73a37362eaba176afb8ba92752ea710e7Block Operator
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