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 1247377 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1247499 epoch_slot_no: 16299 block_no: 1247318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-07-09 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc223f06c5a92af1e3967f1fb8d6737fd7dd2419ba76ff442a7a6746dd596b9fcBlock Operator
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