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 1257045 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1257166 epoch_slot_no: 4366 block_no: 1256985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-07-11 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe193b6176a6d3f2576ef4f868003e47926fbbec5fd97b021d7cc9b776b806ecBlock Operator
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