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 1237500 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1237622 epoch_slot_no: 6422 block_no: 1237441 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2018-07-07 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6db5143e223c6e3fc51110a9b72e2b21705365f238cdfa05d800432819902c2dBlock Operator
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