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 1225169 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1225292 epoch_slot_no: 15692 block_no: 1225111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2018-07-04 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f9657962ea1964454138b961ca4c6a0318702d4815d577d2449755ef4c4a5ceBlock Operator
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