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 125056 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 125080 epoch_slot_no: 17080 block_no: 125049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1355 time: 2017-10-22 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbadbc82ac9b7037cc3de586ee054b2220a41b76c8ca43d45b9fe4335e2453ddaBlock Operator
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