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 1250918 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1251040 epoch_slot_no: 19840 block_no: 1250859 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-10 11:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cf3a7deecdc0c516502096a0bfb7e33b8b222caa7e4986219f776c3f4ae3669Block Operator
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