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 1230153 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230276 epoch_slot_no: 20676 block_no: 1230095 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1612 time: 2018-07-05 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc751c5b4a250b6f9a8ef8fd9a3fa1453c26b432e118d2550ccaba11634874398Block Operator
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