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 122630 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 122654 epoch_slot_no: 14654 block_no: 122623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-10-22 07:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a592b54d40591728802ecf97e1931b2e2e1179b6b4e5841fad193f1f06de4fbBlock Operator
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