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 1227149 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1227272 epoch_slot_no: 17672 block_no: 1227091 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1737 time: 2018-07-04 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d6df3d62be35eb0155b26300027f202665406c63651da436c3110a7dac740c9Block Operator
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