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 1227395 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1227518 epoch_slot_no: 17918 block_no: 1227337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-05 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb7b1672ece79adb40520a64653fdddc7a12b328a57cc7f74c81e2228b67fa95Block Operator
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