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 122484 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 122508 epoch_slot_no: 14508 block_no: 122477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-10-22 06:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd68da36d937176b6a4b1967243a3be31243fddf48cc5372b7f0d1e2b712744Block Operator
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