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 1250152 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1250274 epoch_slot_no: 19074 block_no: 1250093 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-10 07:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x720367641a8ea1f030813760cb0d1ac2552b5ab49e4021277289170090b6c17cBlock Operator
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