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 57234 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 57255 epoch_slot_no: 14055 block_no: 57230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 874 time: 2017-10-07 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eb1f53eac20ba190e6acb120d94819e4381793c4a51fd7e5e609d638cd2df8fBlock Operator
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