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 1248328 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1248450 epoch_slot_no: 17250 block_no: 1248269 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2054 time: 2018-07-09 21:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11c8ba628f92566b978b9a2ccbcbd517d99bc36116d6f9e4b45f29d3e83b92caBlock Operator
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