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 1254850 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1254971 epoch_slot_no: 2171 block_no: 1254790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-11 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fab79b9d236facaee4a7225a0a0ea8047726d1535b9b3b3adaaf7eea3c52714Block Operator
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