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 1254694 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1254815 epoch_slot_no: 2015 block_no: 1254634 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1565 time: 2018-07-11 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9c1cb1624311022fc7b077dd36a8b258a58df7faae27cc5e0248cda39f56f24Block Operator
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