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 1234740 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1234862 epoch_slot_no: 3662 block_no: 1234681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-06 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7500da0d11616d4769ec0ee20ea3d60872b8ae66315950d5b0e0c46d7f771a8bBlock Operator
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