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 1256358 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1256479 epoch_slot_no: 3679 block_no: 1256298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-11 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99d446c7565f555261476a5f70b63e7dc254ad2c5da1fd6a0c3e08bf74c8f9c0Block Operator
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