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 1242929 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1243051 epoch_slot_no: 11851 block_no: 1242870 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1476 time: 2018-07-08 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5b4e8e6ade0e5cb750ee06f171b24d894ea5cd344273098a8bc48c9b58739b8Block Operator
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