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 1228293 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1228416 epoch_slot_no: 18816 block_no: 1228235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-05 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1680a5f3a7e9408ecd3eeda06fd8c37cf75d4b09a88f1135f284f3f87e86eb9Block Operator
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