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 1254439 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1254560 epoch_slot_no: 1760 block_no: 1254379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1753 time: 2018-07-11 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13520ac4a70e3619b551de9e5f3a00a9593b0b555e31de2a1cb245405c4d964dBlock Operator
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