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 1242360 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1242482 epoch_slot_no: 11282 block_no: 1242301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-08 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec3fc9d74cb9116e5a073bcf1eb0a688a1753bf6cd979a48cc18bb465914237aBlock Operator
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