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 1231497 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1231619 epoch_slot_no: 419 block_no: 1231438 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1115 time: 2018-07-06 00:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1419cab897c2f0c1e371aca4b7181690479db02043d7e74a24cc47e18248660bBlock Operator
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