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 1252415 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1252537 epoch_slot_no: 21337 block_no: 1252356 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1440 time: 2018-07-10 20:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc47207c02d0b9dd3a89d09b0446e00a064f720f305fdbe864f85763476a06f0dBlock Operator
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