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 1226489 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1226612 epoch_slot_no: 17012 block_no: 1226431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2072 time: 2018-07-04 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9397b9f3d30a285275b43fa15b2e7182edc85ab057d3e87aa3e4182b2f46f65cBlock Operator
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