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 1242579 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1242701 epoch_slot_no: 11501 block_no: 1242520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2018-07-08 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3ec5a98654b058bb98d8f7e3a5b09f5ee84a10b65325599342b50cc78084213Block Operator
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