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 1238476 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1238598 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 1238417 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1434 time: 2018-07-07 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe2539dabe0175969881eea22ec3eed7ca931f64eb0c07720138f8151b632650Block Operator
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