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 1247385 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1247507 epoch_slot_no: 16307 block_no: 1247326 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1621 time: 2018-07-09 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x499afabd4d6a344de6ecc184adb3949d49e6f562c034b0f6d03115b8b51e3172Block Operator
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