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 1229474 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 1229416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-05 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x147069678c73688affdb83e0d2597bfc75dc55c7f94682f3b9bb4cbe87cea39fBlock Operator
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