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 1248191 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248313 epoch_slot_no: 17113 block_no: 1248132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-09 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9bdb4ba71fbe6331375ea45401c3d516d9ab9252dbcb427b78d318a9da3f8d2Block Operator
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