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 1252295 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1252417 epoch_slot_no: 21217 block_no: 1252236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-10 19:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b2aa370b002a2ab108c98c947dcb4be255bb86ca77594e26e93a0696df1ae0eBlock Operator
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