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 1228544 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1228667 epoch_slot_no: 19067 block_no: 1228486 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-07-05 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf04b01a239492ee551d5559d836ac8a1e83925b99dcb3e023699a9f43dcff6e1Block Operator
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