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 1238775 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1238897 epoch_slot_no: 7697 block_no: 1238716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1260 time: 2018-07-07 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc64e86385f60393812dbebacef0fb66280c888ba841f4b8ece519bbd56f87df7Block Operator
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