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 1225271 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225394 epoch_slot_no: 15794 block_no: 1225213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ea0ab1942c1db2c2eb06098322d226c4cfb658805c34eed080b5ce3e24db84aBlock Operator
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