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 1241030 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1241152 epoch_slot_no: 9952 block_no: 1240971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-08 05:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf15575d7dbaa10c20d923d9ddc2d8741f4e10629740a826f20c17332b17e18eBlock Operator
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