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 1225798 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1225921 epoch_slot_no: 16321 block_no: 1225740 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2489 time: 2018-07-04 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaaf808869ff14beeaa63273afa1fbbba4c08afea95127c7da4dccf5470b4fc75Block Operator
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