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 1233984 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1234106 epoch_slot_no: 2906 block_no: 1233925 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-06 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6baab061793fc399285ae239eb2dfba61fc7cc9eb862a08773189c3b4875eb6Block Operator
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