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 1241745 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1241867 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 1241686 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-07-08 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd63aaba6c8a557ac6917a2692c82c0f190ae001db2ec338edb1c173f29012b41Block Operator
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