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 1236645 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1236767 epoch_slot_no: 5567 block_no: 1236586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2249 time: 2018-07-07 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8957a84ca978fd4d421e036aca232b1cdf2e38a0f24d618712a29d1cf3dbecfbBlock Operator
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