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 1223536 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1223659 epoch_slot_no: 14059 block_no: 1223478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-07-04 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76c29b7610165be36aa300c08f03e6a5e100881b97f261384ac7330fadb0beefBlock Operator
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