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 1231876 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1231998 epoch_slot_no: 798 block_no: 1231817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-06 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b05b11641cd244702dab3e8d8f1a6996b7806bc34f5a64efff69cd956ec504bBlock Operator
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