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 122655 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 122679 epoch_slot_no: 14679 block_no: 122648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1951 time: 2017-10-22 07:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5f4f9689e99ff3de580520cafa8a3913634bbef2b3bf49030d3569599f5ba6Block Operator
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