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 1228953 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229076 epoch_slot_no: 19476 block_no: 1228895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1362 time: 2018-07-05 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x266ab7f341c67546e833ed54a7f18074035c31f95b0f7b08d6af29fd5218b788Block Operator
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