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 1226099 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1226222 epoch_slot_no: 16622 block_no: 1226041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-07-04 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e72748d57f1ebdeab9baf637f72eb68158858ed86c0fe9577663c6d69a16a1bBlock Operator
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