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 1225967 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1226090 epoch_slot_no: 16490 block_no: 1225909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-07-04 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0d54d20c5a1821334a643e8a2ea246d3925f6fcbf6fd2b0a7da5dcb05eb8d9aBlock Operator
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