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 1249742 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1249864 epoch_slot_no: 18664 block_no: 1249683 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2551 time: 2018-07-10 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22fd274f51238426ae2d31ea6ee8b9397c43a00d6f39f7390be4529354d55502Block Operator
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