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 1227464 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1227587 epoch_slot_no: 17987 block_no: 1227406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1556 time: 2018-07-05 01:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b62131d924756cf330e1a0480b6c314dc731a2f8c56fff0b515768f26a7aa05Block Operator
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