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 238557 Details
Epoch: 11 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 238576 epoch_slot_no: 976 block_no: 238544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-18 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8cc8a32c9f8a5448a0767844e4691543edbee370fb17af70c896b09b79af339Block Operator
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