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 1257286 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1257407 epoch_slot_no: 4607 block_no: 1257226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-07-11 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c005ec19ffe8a9bfecaf7dec07183f4579f14625435e220e489123f0dd2f6acBlock Operator
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