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 1254763 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1254884 epoch_slot_no: 2084 block_no: 1254703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-11 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf82ef2790cbfc538d5e0356bb2a3a955870da8488a1fa5e8e7ee0b61ab3bf7fBlock Operator
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