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 232956 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 232976 epoch_slot_no: 16976 block_no: 232944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-11-16 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc0e84b5c345d135545406da08b1b9be0fb7457c497e817551dff39e5635285fBlock Operator
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