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 1247313 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1247435 epoch_slot_no: 16235 block_no: 1247254 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-07-09 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93cb0d6812db546a46e583d168a60bf9604effe89bbf7d230d2317f41bfbad35Block Operator
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