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 1231739 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1231861 epoch_slot_no: 661 block_no: 1231680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1208 time: 2018-07-06 01:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcda6ef228f29999110a004a300ac2764a7cc4cc48a3f931650f34c2dcc7607cBlock Operator
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