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 1230618 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230741 epoch_slot_no: 21141 block_no: 1230560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-05 19:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa76ceb72d635c83d6d677c490c3bf0cbd4be4bc73c1511a8ff4c10f0703748e7Block Operator
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