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 1248987 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1249109 epoch_slot_no: 17909 block_no: 1248928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-10 01:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x613637367c2417e195e337a95eab1170c425def327ff39b13bfd4c766a5f3b0bBlock Operator
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