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 1225599 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225722 epoch_slot_no: 16122 block_no: 1225541 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 15:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1395ccce4d7f43edc30435e0ea05d99b816da8976dfa3c5be0aa4cca36def33bBlock Operator
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