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 1229920 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1230043 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 1229862 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-05 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd2b1ab924157ddf04eca8ce8dc46243dde2dc33c37d4481b64f4cea6ab7ea9eBlock Operator
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