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 1250322 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1250444 epoch_slot_no: 19244 block_no: 1250263 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-10 08:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00139bf951e4a90ceb9f9ca0257da37eb6c6992b1ad65911236a56796f58fc0dBlock Operator
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