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 1257391 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1257512 epoch_slot_no: 4712 block_no: 1257331 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-11 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x014d4d743881256a1b1d386f1aa1d30e56b709af75119be37bcf05853073c5e1Block Operator
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