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 1224296 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1224419 epoch_slot_no: 14819 block_no: 1224238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1081 time: 2018-07-04 08:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46b4d33dbfe79134e9376e5cd5c3887f5d834349d5fe211eac9ae290e6979386Block Operator
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