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 1226996 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1227119 epoch_slot_no: 17519 block_no: 1226938 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-04 23:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36bfb527596421c6234d0fbe0be79379f699b853e34bf9d32314d39fb3f3a5b8Block Operator
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