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 1230344 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1230467 epoch_slot_no: 20867 block_no: 1230286 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2107 time: 2018-07-05 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe627c1c39aacc39b65e7133586d122927466045e9a922ee63758934bb8a5a396Block Operator
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