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 1241025 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1241147 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 1240966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-08 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39300f3d462f5533f55fee2657c2f1a35e13c0c9fe684d17276819fe710271e4Block Operator
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