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 1240155 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1240277 epoch_slot_no: 9077 block_no: 1240096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2018-07-08 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03f33bac889b89a16ef7ffd61211284fae8c7249c199b2c4b1243c75b3c42129Block Operator
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