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 1225753 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1225876 epoch_slot_no: 16276 block_no: 1225695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1706 time: 2018-07-04 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdd576a7a66f5ac9d0d432e299304446e7b186a921966c6aa1d4272cb34d5c7fBlock Operator
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