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 1241325 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1241447 epoch_slot_no: 10247 block_no: 1241266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1660 time: 2018-07-08 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44677bf58dd86a62a211fa852d1d51a372b9f65b81d9f9a66bbf5011977fa527Block Operator
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