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 1237305 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1237427 epoch_slot_no: 6227 block_no: 1237246 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1166 time: 2018-07-07 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb48e17dd3f1d9577133e5b2efd53d7c71d0e5ec9dfbaac4c8e044ca65b5b03a6Block Operator
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