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 1225265 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225388 epoch_slot_no: 15788 block_no: 1225207 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37920947124ce6fc6f0fb7a0ee64b555123232c017640f4977654feb6d8f6918Block Operator
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