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 1247415 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1247537 epoch_slot_no: 16337 block_no: 1247356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-07-09 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7273047f38d8dac3f90aa65896cdf85dac635ca5d6f1fe880bd12340d1738e58Block Operator
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