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 1255677 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1255798 epoch_slot_no: 2998 block_no: 1255617 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1911 time: 2018-07-11 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45f9af1dd072fc50e228d49a6af76c5ce304225221c17e1f3d818fcec8226181Block Operator
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