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 1248674 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248796 epoch_slot_no: 17596 block_no: 1248615 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1202 time: 2018-07-09 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x485f1f46051b385b7680387a9b7ba446242ce36dbb0918c09ca766c1775ac317Block Operator
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