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 1226584 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1226707 epoch_slot_no: 17107 block_no: 1226526 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2018-07-04 20:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x864774554f8e1793a47fa958a26d04b39f5f2bafbb66db8e6f47a545bdcfe62bBlock Operator
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