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 1247312 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1247434 epoch_slot_no: 16234 block_no: 1247253 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2697 time: 2018-07-09 15:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66cbec8a6f02b5730f9eb100d656070e1a2b4a0943b1ee4d65ab584a35b66abcBlock Operator
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