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 1247497 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1247619 epoch_slot_no: 16419 block_no: 1247438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-07-09 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3cfe9d4659efa29bf72d642327ae10c972363d6f1348d4f4b71f96543ec4230Block Operator
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