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 1247560 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1247682 epoch_slot_no: 16482 block_no: 1247501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-07-09 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f51883e62a84ba18dad854e96d29bc1a81f4573a311e05da1d9802b19818b4dBlock Operator
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