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 239782 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 239801 epoch_slot_no: 2201 block_no: 239769 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-18 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a57362debcd345ba03cd9030f9bc2d4fcceedeeaa0725aa00ecfc8d0ddf5cf7Block Operator
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