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 1247613 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1247735 epoch_slot_no: 16535 block_no: 1247554 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-07-09 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcea791f40ab7607fafd3bb820d14548eb94a0555626fdc14d46ca31e70b178b6Block Operator
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