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 1252200 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1252322 epoch_slot_no: 21122 block_no: 1252141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-10 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf972aea1e7c1682a51f4570dbf7e4e4dc82926247fc56ad9c0c767576844a52Block Operator
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