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 1243890 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1244012 epoch_slot_no: 12812 block_no: 1243831 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-07-08 20:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5157347452529cd06f2a4f969ee438d38101ae425ed55e8587e9f2774b7f310Block Operator
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