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 1238597 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1238719 epoch_slot_no: 7519 block_no: 1238538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-07-07 15:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2786bd627a8a2cbd70ec2cdfdc3c5d7d8e0d2b579f892399d0d71f506a2711aBlock Operator
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