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 1226869 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1226992 epoch_slot_no: 17392 block_no: 1226811 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-04 22:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcda698125d594eee09b5f1a1a6f6afb92d1c3c6935e3b3dc120bc6e5d121e22Block Operator
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