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 1230629 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1230752 epoch_slot_no: 21152 block_no: 1230571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2623 time: 2018-07-05 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1816710acac830ed2d96f70caa9854edbf84b04f8aa23933e35e3f3822bb7e8dBlock Operator
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