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 1230705 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230828 epoch_slot_no: 21228 block_no: 1230647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1569 time: 2018-07-05 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe31775e6c48a49e928a290d2f8d17d89d60868a43731ca860a31e65910680f28Block Operator
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