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 1232564 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1232686 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 1232505 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1115 time: 2018-07-06 06:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe11544a234f3e716204c7e2275fca1a1e4323d632090325d15f4e150d6bf3a79Block Operator
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