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 1251105 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1251227 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 1251046 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2990 time: 2018-07-10 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d42036d6437dbd513fea421ae17455fade70b791779bd513530d6b4d2eb70faBlock Operator
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