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 1241925 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1242047 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 1241866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-08 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4e356a0785f18e9a7e187df173a3e1d241f3942652c3347c7ee72924f536a8bBlock Operator
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