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 1229503 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1229626 epoch_slot_no: 20026 block_no: 1229445 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-07-05 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22364b8677260dfb8a8a17a80a0039c5102c1b9286698471fb1dff6a4f5eb5c4Block Operator
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