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 232800 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 232820 epoch_slot_no: 16820 block_no: 232788 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-11-16 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8897b71ead9dc6eb7a26e4f26abb0e806afe82cae6fa0782d58253935037f3eBlock Operator
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