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 1230962 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1231085 epoch_slot_no: 21485 block_no: 1230904 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1366 time: 2018-07-05 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa633ef7232624caca74f13162325dee33f4baaf41bd1ae0bbbe468a86a21ba67Block Operator
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