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 1241979 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1242101 epoch_slot_no: 10901 block_no: 1241920 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-08 10:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b6753c9404ff2175cc9b02f8242365cad094d8f275bf85f79f7b3885dfc619bBlock Operator
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