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 1254486 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1254607 epoch_slot_no: 1807 block_no: 1254426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-11 07:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x670e5e4c4d31ccd5f760a6beb6673ce7e851012029c0713d84781f95716194ecBlock Operator
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