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 1252777 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1252898 epoch_slot_no: 98 block_no: 1252717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1114 time: 2018-07-10 22:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31d23664dc7d19310032d5c1e423c0de2f07c1e514006098a14705d7a4024cecBlock Operator
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