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 1230899 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1231022 epoch_slot_no: 21422 block_no: 1230841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1926 time: 2018-07-05 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfeead35d589b8c02ad9de9cb36b3beb9b4b30bb67b97118dd84228c3b312266aBlock Operator
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