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 1221024 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221147 epoch_slot_no: 11547 block_no: 1220966 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1198 time: 2018-07-03 13:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1a3199bc7f7be3687d30d8fd129aed8261eb67b2c1a5cb1ed5f5dbfa70da3cdBlock Operator
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