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 1239859 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1239981 epoch_slot_no: 8781 block_no: 1239800 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-07 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65234e3ae518f973785d123f4e683953493cb02ff94a517eff94c0f5f8dd4124Block Operator
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