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 1226951 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1227074 epoch_slot_no: 17474 block_no: 1226893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-04 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x396c5cdb0a97fccf3f2ff3f891ccd2015649056e6ae83a1ce01c685b5779765eBlock Operator
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