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 1257394 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1257515 epoch_slot_no: 4715 block_no: 1257334 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1335 time: 2018-07-11 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1c852008fe2a54253c418d374e8b4061f1506781ce480328b7986c76c79637dBlock Operator
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