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 1242394 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1242516 epoch_slot_no: 11316 block_no: 1242335 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-08 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa33e377f76f63d1971e3fb368c178dd6feabdbc386b9ba011640cc9c0d68fdd4Block Operator
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