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 1229820 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1229943 epoch_slot_no: 20343 block_no: 1229762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2018-07-05 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a28e648f3ba52bfd3f65ab7dd8badeaf3e7e3eb0b2612dcf00bd9a7cbf99631Block Operator
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