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 1221382 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221505 epoch_slot_no: 11905 block_no: 1221324 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-03 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6027b258f9e48d53d8f543c7023f3bb00fb711d7bb8f3a0ca5213f3ea9c662c3Block Operator
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