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 225971 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 225991 epoch_slot_no: 9991 block_no: 225959 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-15 05:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18ab3ac46ca899d480c9670b9874d2a83a4251eca22cb32656c51313f111addaBlock Operator
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