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 1225585 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225708 epoch_slot_no: 16108 block_no: 1225527 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86732fc506f05c0fa533c56706ebdbc0cdb623d66f72958b34299fca26e996e0Block Operator
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