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 1229153 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229276 epoch_slot_no: 19676 block_no: 1229095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1448 time: 2018-07-05 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x476eca1731d14674e61164d0771e45496826716d3ca73d27d0859a312483b3edBlock Operator
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