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 230623 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 230643 epoch_slot_no: 14643 block_no: 230611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-11-16 07:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f8c9e399061b4e0b47f6f20cde35627c2946be223947b1886a02a78a94a2afaBlock Operator
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