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 1257210 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1257331 epoch_slot_no: 4531 block_no: 1257150 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1166 time: 2018-07-11 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420104ef8e39ca28d5b07bb41330e022446f4c9d72a3bb662f425f09b15ccd18Block Operator
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