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 1250465 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1250587 epoch_slot_no: 19387 block_no: 1250406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1835 time: 2018-07-10 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a58b31581d9d75a3a89e4f97fb4b1152955e4a426ed24429889f0efef179a54Block Operator
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