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 1230844 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230967 epoch_slot_no: 21367 block_no: 1230786 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-05 20:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x485d3a5f94c079a2db240cc5f860aa1ce34f001df18f89096bda52c21cee7e5fBlock Operator
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