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 1253763 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1253884 epoch_slot_no: 1084 block_no: 1253703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-11 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d6eb1614f1c915015b368ddf5e02bf577be49c6e04fa5258c1c3598e62a4f8fBlock Operator
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