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 1229898 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230021 epoch_slot_no: 20421 block_no: 1229840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1284 time: 2018-07-05 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceb95814667a4538fcc826a15ae4093ad9ca947f89db8666b5ea7e86d9fc7af6Block Operator
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