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 1240574 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1240696 epoch_slot_no: 9496 block_no: 1240515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2018-07-08 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b7944ba80673b2d3199a2097428701c5464947390b247f2ebda79a5d6532daeBlock Operator
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