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 1256309 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1256430 epoch_slot_no: 3630 block_no: 1256249 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-11 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e67399a517ded95d9662f45a048b8e286260a0e91d80f608e4e0b8d47967494Block Operator
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