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 1234440 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1234562 epoch_slot_no: 3362 block_no: 1234381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2018-07-06 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ac4387d9703e5da555ea3b2a00abdc9d45a87839cb2de41a42d77b34a03216dBlock Operator
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