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 1241640 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1241762 epoch_slot_no: 10562 block_no: 1241581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2018-07-08 08:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b09bcda8c34f0aa5b1d42d1b57cacee4c3d22f1d6ccede9522909178b150554Block Operator
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