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 1220997 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221120 epoch_slot_no: 11520 block_no: 1220939 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1198 time: 2018-07-03 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65c79aa2c814083649d9d2e1d906f90295cca7181870227d243b25816b7d6a2cBlock Operator
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