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 1255409 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1255530 epoch_slot_no: 2730 block_no: 1255349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2018-07-11 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23cba5adc90590bd75dd48b5da0d0f5e4f05dde9cbc1091a1797a9f02afc5787Block Operator
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