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 1229024 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229147 epoch_slot_no: 19547 block_no: 1228966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-05 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e1540d69415d945a104c4ac87716023f28500e8e0b2a927a2f0c594ad51a194Block Operator
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