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 1221099 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221222 epoch_slot_no: 11622 block_no: 1221041 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2018-07-03 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaca06e782993ab5fde307bcb7d47af99d7333689daf41e1beb038c7b8b4b962Block Operator
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