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 1238745 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1238867 epoch_slot_no: 7667 block_no: 1238686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-07-07 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b14b16fa0f11a57a2809b042dbc35aaa026b2a5e865e908f831f38c422895f3Block Operator
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