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 1247888 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248010 epoch_slot_no: 16810 block_no: 1247829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-07-09 19:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f25d96fc93b19c7db7b23065e6165a64456fad382b72102090da6d55f3d38e0Block Operator
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