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 1224638 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1224761 epoch_slot_no: 15161 block_no: 1224580 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9272fc84d66b7f8f11e3a7955097530e28ded38794f7ce8f31811aedf4ca8371Block Operator
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