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 1229544 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229667 epoch_slot_no: 20067 block_no: 1229486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-05 13:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3afad6445382722643d459805f3b2d04596f8cce5728cc42a5ebce0ffe5bf53fBlock Operator
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