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 1255638 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1255759 epoch_slot_no: 2959 block_no: 1255578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1468 time: 2018-07-11 14:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf51b83069ae7ed2893dc34693d51e239f5e7597897ef3b841b92bf8518f0e46Block Operator
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