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 1255666 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1255787 epoch_slot_no: 2987 block_no: 1255606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2390 time: 2018-07-11 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14c269ee72f72e8e07d0f70114f50c901f58285a079760e2b6dea12c3a8381afBlock Operator
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