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 1226460 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1226583 epoch_slot_no: 16983 block_no: 1226402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2018-07-04 20:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c9975822c791f0ca89e2c9d143f2d2a79747e6ab801c55999809e5f83ef561fBlock Operator
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