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 1248870 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1248992 epoch_slot_no: 17792 block_no: 1248811 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2018-07-10 00:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20dc8245456f29d6a8036f07d6ff416b17747a3a9e234ce31af395dbbdc5621dBlock Operator
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