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 1239058 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1239180 epoch_slot_no: 7980 block_no: 1238999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1241 time: 2018-07-07 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58f038a06a4285194c7a0ac49024773de289e27fa14e074f7c5bccd342f2dbc2Block Operator
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