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 1238793 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1238915 epoch_slot_no: 7715 block_no: 1238734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1155 time: 2018-07-07 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b4b93c4194d7cffb7fa9cff04fa82569e95095660a4b9dfd573ab4a9bc55139Block Operator
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