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 1238414 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1238536 epoch_slot_no: 7336 block_no: 1238355 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1698 time: 2018-07-07 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f594030098921ab40f4dcd55924b64d936b09caae562ffbe707f5fe4bfc8af4Block Operator
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