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 1239061 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1239183 epoch_slot_no: 7983 block_no: 1239002 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1434 time: 2018-07-07 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c054c24dcfd4a7b106c744ad762b2e9252d07eea26e019c6005dee71173f78bBlock Operator
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