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 1250901 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1251023 epoch_slot_no: 19823 block_no: 1250842 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1366 time: 2018-07-10 11:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe59fe7c2fd8e3f7a777560af4848c77ee6c57275341f57dc70e06e09e08460c6Block Operator
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