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 1238355 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1238477 epoch_slot_no: 7277 block_no: 1238296 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 985 time: 2018-07-07 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67d53c6388f5126b6df723ab2d40823ad3532ae825cf0b0c7d3074d74a0bec8fBlock Operator
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