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 1220909 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1221032 epoch_slot_no: 11432 block_no: 1220851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1736 time: 2018-07-03 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98dcdcbb6e23017a2102982fac635917a81e63e8e90a84dde65c5959069c6acaBlock Operator
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