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 1230884 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1231007 epoch_slot_no: 21407 block_no: 1230826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2018-07-05 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f1c61329d6ea76c9584bc1b4d9b9bb175ac024470a18fb7362082c9f4e6fe29Block Operator
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