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 1227539 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1227662 epoch_slot_no: 18062 block_no: 1227481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2018-07-05 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81d644c69aec0c474dbd929124751e4c9dfe6d1c29213e1613b887fbfb332b0aBlock Operator
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