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 1230338 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230461 epoch_slot_no: 20861 block_no: 1230280 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-05 17:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4157cd4f8bc1f220ca6e25f2d8282b95e092a2dd373dc2a533da0a714f8be3dBlock Operator
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