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 236615 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 236635 epoch_slot_no: 20635 block_no: 236603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-17 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c379c6fe08b8c3794e68d9be8b05c2e033809eab693fe7b022a77d17a2b614Block Operator
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