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 1226097 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1226220 epoch_slot_no: 16620 block_no: 1226039 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-04 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x983e1edc2b00a3147a7a13236d5b50a7293bb09eefa48f1bb85b7464bbd0fbf3Block Operator
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