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 1231005 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1231128 epoch_slot_no: 21528 block_no: 1230947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1565 time: 2018-07-05 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd533cf991c4710508c72c296f73ce8550b18b978cd34858d0c425848a63ae17Block Operator
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