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 1225831 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1225954 epoch_slot_no: 16354 block_no: 1225773 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-07-04 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4aee6f642194defccb4ac12bd2e36220206e4a06650b621cb387e1c7d67495cBlock Operator
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