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 124563 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 124587 epoch_slot_no: 16587 block_no: 124556 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-10-22 17:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5414d655c7bbdc15b857b99c3a7c3d7ca2c1dfdb1f0ff7623b1d8a2f19bfa3fBlock Operator
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