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 1233900 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1234022 epoch_slot_no: 2822 block_no: 1233841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2018-07-06 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4dc5e1a8f2074716c0415126e6e15d1c5099de4b7bcab7b8195e40387b68ff1dBlock Operator
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