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 1235321 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1235443 epoch_slot_no: 4243 block_no: 1235262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1279 time: 2018-07-06 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03cce1058a3ca471569fd93b9111f1c7d3be011fe3e204dcf4919f5eb0a0b2b7Block Operator
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