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 1220975 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221098 epoch_slot_no: 11498 block_no: 1220917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-03 13:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa17361a93e6a960cc1f1e7f1c48e0eb625e5b66df43c131a39a96341c2b8cf29Block Operator
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