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 1239169 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1239291 epoch_slot_no: 8091 block_no: 1239110 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-07 18:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16c4ae9943dcfdf8f045801f3e70cacef54e227b68d62169922402d1fe4a527eBlock Operator
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