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 1240275 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1240397 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 1240216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1565 time: 2018-07-08 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfb55d9d08e5b1b4bea3f0a959f3b09a5f3a5d8075ed48e65117b8673fec9ae2Block Operator
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