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 1233211 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1233333 epoch_slot_no: 2133 block_no: 1233152 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-06 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39f381ee85e9fa5333ce89e46d3d6cb9c63739228b1eee975e9743c990ce08fbBlock Operator
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