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 1228979 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1229102 epoch_slot_no: 19502 block_no: 1228921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1558 time: 2018-07-05 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cf88be3587aa0b4688d0fea543393f48548783d9d60894b3f7b6befd554fa17Block Operator
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