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 1221329 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1221452 epoch_slot_no: 11852 block_no: 1221271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-07-03 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x240f9ba0f8f4f3aa2ca245a81525d0beb3e78d169526baca651aa9d4ef8a0e22Block Operator
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