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 1229506 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229629 epoch_slot_no: 20029 block_no: 1229448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 944 time: 2018-07-05 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcb2b2ca5704416922d5099028e9ba135e593d4d1ff31569ed5ef090bcda1f27Block Operator
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