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 1235235 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1235357 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 1235176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-07-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a26d4c343fd72600b24e5f02782bed2c8c561c6b56452f9cf877855ab9942f4Block Operator
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