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 1236290 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1236412 epoch_slot_no: 5212 block_no: 1236231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-07-07 02:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebd2daee8595c7fb1ed4704fc10e6a1a6ef1e9c600dd91302f24680c7f9b5463Block Operator
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