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 1255631 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1255752 epoch_slot_no: 2952 block_no: 1255571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-11 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38b9c239c1b8992622159969b2f0aae8638b0c521a24b344d6548d1ae0bd2e7dBlock Operator
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