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 1224874 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1224997 epoch_slot_no: 15397 block_no: 1224816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-07-04 11:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6170807dd5c09e85f8c588ad0cea2693132d5972de9a4d4588f155e6f704e597Block Operator
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