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 1225514 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1225637 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1225456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2426 time: 2018-07-04 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe70aa2360d5dd640682df599c4a3c2d88e91bb17c045b822311354364fd07105Block Operator
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