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 1223444 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1223567 epoch_slot_no: 13967 block_no: 1223386 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2018-07-04 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x767f1e1f0666e23eb5a5d03bd0a7b73dd620208dd4abc05a0a87deb11111d774Block Operator
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