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 1230241 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230364 epoch_slot_no: 20764 block_no: 1230183 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-05 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8605f80cdc4d053a435d680462e0ebf5f845764b07de922457a0fadb4e8a09a9Block Operator
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