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 1221337 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1221460 epoch_slot_no: 11860 block_no: 1221279 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1723 time: 2018-07-03 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfeffe8984fa4d9a834f29731cd1bbd3255de68aeca315255c5c43b3b3a35ef1aBlock Operator
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