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 1225993 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1226116 epoch_slot_no: 16516 block_no: 1225935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-07-04 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x311d6100768b2f7a45ac7fc3134738104cde8caeb47ba2ecf6a8067ba70b3c80Block Operator
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