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 1227761 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1227884 epoch_slot_no: 18284 block_no: 1227703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-05 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe69efb6cb84f28bdfe45b3fca7f0dfc05f523cbbc1c2f52f7106a6cb981b55b7Block Operator
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