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 1240290 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1240412 epoch_slot_no: 9212 block_no: 1240231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-07-08 00:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d223348bda1ae2f249410d307b1982f8dd7bf51aaac653872ea9f1b5256aef0Block Operator
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