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 1235490 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1235612 epoch_slot_no: 4412 block_no: 1235431 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1166 time: 2018-07-06 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x263f322b12b3d25c433aeeef3608222581c9234a001ad38e3499e7b8646166c0Block Operator
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