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 230665 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 230685 epoch_slot_no: 14685 block_no: 230653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1175 time: 2017-11-16 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16abf4ed9ffa28373fedb2d295e4a4c824e5e33a1c51d2949adbc788db5dee65Block Operator
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