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 1232942 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1233064 epoch_slot_no: 1864 block_no: 1232883 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-06 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9435f1571927715969d20794b95058e68b1bf219835f1e69314d1974a11b7a90Block Operator
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