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 1229625 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229748 epoch_slot_no: 20148 block_no: 1229567 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2018-07-05 13:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x941dd91f164ad8824dca6ec6d1485a87a1b650b44412bff3478cb0664116ba68Block Operator
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