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 1248869 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1248991 epoch_slot_no: 17791 block_no: 1248810 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1749 time: 2018-07-10 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75c5ef9a063ad63bde7bf438b8a75ce5f50289f42a0cfb3e2c529f5d35f5d040Block Operator
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