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 1255126 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1255247 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 1255066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-11 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11c8cd268eca0b600b16e74b1b8da21215a799bf5b8236bff628220958af798fBlock Operator
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