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 1255553 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1255674 epoch_slot_no: 2874 block_no: 1255493 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-11 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8a080212a6eb912bc12a0718305d324a67d62a32e9639c213601b0035fda82cBlock Operator
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