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 1242750 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1242872 epoch_slot_no: 11672 block_no: 1242691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1562 time: 2018-07-08 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7439e8779a9b696dcc38de5a23695e2b80f060744a4e12eced83f250949e15e2Block Operator
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