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 250118 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 250144 epoch_slot_no: 12544 block_no: 250105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-11-20 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed78a49cde4155d36614186927c52b88e2ed70e1ef16ed62720ed7668e126c85Block Operator
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