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 1254406 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1254527 epoch_slot_no: 1727 block_no: 1254346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2018-07-11 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa61561de6aece3b66ceccdba85c394ca01f2d7cfce01fe999c7a7c0d628a31e0Block Operator
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