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 1257741 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1257862 epoch_slot_no: 5062 block_no: 1257681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-12 01:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9da0fabfb1b3c63be04576de6a16bf2ff0d1b23b7fe1ce209e8f955f278d8b27Block Operator
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