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 1228935 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229058 epoch_slot_no: 19458 block_no: 1228877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1284 time: 2018-07-05 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98b1534477ad6dccab21769a7f24b778880e5f89b8fbad852cce441e1114f3f6Block Operator
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