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 1225676 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225799 epoch_slot_no: 16199 block_no: 1225618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-07-04 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeafe0be3018dafd50b8701ad8161af00b53b9b2cda4bc5594c93b5c2370822e5Block Operator
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