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 1251928 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1252050 epoch_slot_no: 20850 block_no: 1251869 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-07-10 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd27ba573b5f664ccc50d29a5bf5fe96cc8cdb9fdb7f3bca98a4929a33958cd64Block Operator
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