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 1241759 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1241881 epoch_slot_no: 10681 block_no: 1241700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1465 time: 2018-07-08 09:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4312d82cfcd32c643b0841d03c6027aa546d444d6e5e227e7c9a5139011c13f4Block Operator
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