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 1254422 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1254543 epoch_slot_no: 1743 block_no: 1254362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1666 time: 2018-07-11 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c07068efd3025c787d78660ee0369041dd07a4015657624bd7414324e1cfe95Block Operator
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