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 1248014 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248136 epoch_slot_no: 16936 block_no: 1247955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-07-09 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c53544d2cb6850d268fed64eb7b6d0a67ce9418037c1cf30a4571d2b5a69f13Block Operator
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