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 1232262 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1232384 epoch_slot_no: 1184 block_no: 1232203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-06 04:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf44b4a7bfa595807b6b11c139e0de728de4f78eaa7d6af344bab3245f859f6f8Block Operator
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