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 1242343 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1242465 epoch_slot_no: 11265 block_no: 1242284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1551 time: 2018-07-08 12:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94faf79b22aab08ad85a645b3507dca64b07a2ef706c907670ccd4811c189edbBlock Operator
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