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 1230893 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1231016 epoch_slot_no: 21416 block_no: 1230835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1276 time: 2018-07-05 20:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51721681f397995dbecf5d5bcfda5a9ab3a4af7f4d704d8c38d959ea1e9f54e8Block Operator
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