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 1225240 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1225363 epoch_slot_no: 15763 block_no: 1225182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1430 time: 2018-07-04 13:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4719f19930a2849e693c1e1f9c400dfa1f5f44637ea087b87eed0d6509a37a67Block Operator
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