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 1231916 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1232038 epoch_slot_no: 838 block_no: 1231857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1369 time: 2018-07-06 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f7e67dce30b0551a30c1740a2645b8f47b89653fbe11714fe283e4f29d3e500Block Operator
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