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 1255796 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1255917 epoch_slot_no: 3117 block_no: 1255736 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1107 time: 2018-07-11 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41cb241cc4215f15cee56e36054f2d9b1a428c996d9d3a0b663527338946523eBlock Operator
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