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 1226999 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1227122 epoch_slot_no: 17522 block_no: 1226941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2018-07-04 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86784f171ca1014bb4c9338c1086f81811893ee1c8bef7bd0c3cc18b6eb41a94Block Operator
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