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 1225292 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225415 epoch_slot_no: 15815 block_no: 1225234 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcef70cfd079c03003de44da9b5a83596c5c236a97cc21fbad71873fa0e793d4bBlock Operator
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