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 1235126 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1235248 epoch_slot_no: 4048 block_no: 1235067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1023 time: 2018-07-06 20:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x810a26773301f2369c459d1090fe57f5fba744b26228cc0696ff89eaaecb6cbaBlock Operator
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