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 1241700 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1241822 epoch_slot_no: 10622 block_no: 1241641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1659 time: 2018-07-08 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde4e4b00aee6e109370e3f0546a965c0fe1bda527bd874dd2ff4699ef4c0f5daBlock Operator
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