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 1247939 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248061 epoch_slot_no: 16861 block_no: 1247880 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-09 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71e3e27e5e660f2c182fe88eb03475d97b52c7005edfe029d6ef2f978b1bee86Block Operator
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