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 1221395 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221518 epoch_slot_no: 11918 block_no: 1221337 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-03 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5dbe415c1f4971cbd7619f9ef1ec08e71e41a227901c093042f451ab917e606Block Operator
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