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 1220055 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1220177 epoch_slot_no: 10577 block_no: 1219997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-07-03 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x692dc95940a795af53c042ecde62ba81f025b4a96dffbe65a75c07d24ced99d5Block Operator
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