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 1241532 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1241654 epoch_slot_no: 10454 block_no: 1241473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-08 07:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb3e71117a7e907d6c158c0a73da0635c1573ad4c15c2fe6b0155a9b403190f9Block Operator
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