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 1225231 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225354 epoch_slot_no: 15754 block_no: 1225173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1241 time: 2018-07-04 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc0211444ec6cda387580110f08e9e87b018f8832ed22b5b94cdb97e494d1bd0Block Operator
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