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 1247219 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1247341 epoch_slot_no: 16141 block_no: 1247160 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2018-07-09 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x014b0ff10aac4ea9cd121af9b6158edf98ba9fc7ac4d6c668aec360d5a88a290Block Operator
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