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 1232685 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1232807 epoch_slot_no: 1607 block_no: 1232626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2108 time: 2018-07-06 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54cb5b7208b647557db0b0c5e17fe0e6a40e2b63a8f819dea0ed13b4855127b6Block Operator
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