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 1248588 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248710 epoch_slot_no: 17510 block_no: 1248529 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-07-09 23:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec688b3ef2645d447a4a7bbe8cf45b9c6260484e44bf98cb12136b52a1867a4bBlock Operator
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