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 1250287 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1250409 epoch_slot_no: 19209 block_no: 1250228 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-10 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x052406c0b2d45ef2898cf9ae32f8a90b34ff0b2bf466fe64d75d5192aa526c2cBlock Operator
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