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 1247942 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1248064 epoch_slot_no: 16864 block_no: 1247883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2018-07-09 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab54ee2b3bc5f9f05c7765ef909d36918c2eb4efd8a6a6012d0aad0e16bb7dfaBlock Operator
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