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 1257611 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1257732 epoch_slot_no: 4932 block_no: 1257551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-07-12 01:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfd935d2f8c941d6c135569b6b35f3186cde7f7334df4dd756e62ed8630e5ec6Block Operator
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