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 1230631 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230754 epoch_slot_no: 21154 block_no: 1230573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1565 time: 2018-07-05 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50e365c42df135d85cc884c9718da67ee1b029aa14e3f48e28f95ac3d6bcfec1Block Operator
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