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 1234094 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1234216 epoch_slot_no: 3016 block_no: 1234035 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1462 time: 2018-07-06 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61b26c0e9a49fd9e4c8517c2b0f58f4f443ab55b7c4565bd60e10bc140cced40Block Operator
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