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 1251461 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1251583 epoch_slot_no: 20383 block_no: 1251402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-10 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99500c386baeb8d87b566778ff7f64fcf99ee5fdb3a26c8a34d7b27a6025acadBlock Operator
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