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 1243140 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1243262 epoch_slot_no: 12062 block_no: 1243081 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1738 time: 2018-07-08 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x470bffc90180a039161ff55608b5afe174e3d11af1ac8b1e0db429bf0cda409bBlock Operator
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