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 1229054 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229177 epoch_slot_no: 19577 block_no: 1228996 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2018-07-05 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa15ee0e701498758ce01ae4f744a1657d9a98aa088002f0c0f56cd7548d7f246Block Operator
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