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 1221155 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221278 epoch_slot_no: 11678 block_no: 1221097 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 940 time: 2018-07-03 14:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa577071c920ecca3c98d3d0a632619052ea64cd9f04ae1882b8c028d0b9e7fdeBlock Operator
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