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 1255689 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1255810 epoch_slot_no: 3010 block_no: 1255629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-11 14:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x913489cdff6c0684d4a23703416e56020750d45a58d849742a4c9f3c5215745aBlock Operator
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