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 1220924 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1221047 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 1220866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1482 time: 2018-07-03 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2c8b592b5d540bbb476dd5ff57f85c32957984fe07bc3d013bbb5a2851b6e16Block Operator
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