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 1239402 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1239524 epoch_slot_no: 8324 block_no: 1239343 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-07 19:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97bf0f645ef1019ac1f4254b71a8f434f644f4d1f3245729b03baa6c369807caBlock Operator
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