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 1240769 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1240891 epoch_slot_no: 9691 block_no: 1240710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-07-08 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9b510eafb8e2094fe735439317498f65bc3a7dafb6f85a9913d36ed327c19bfBlock Operator
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