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 1221411 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1221534 epoch_slot_no: 11934 block_no: 1221353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1473 time: 2018-07-03 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa79342675ada1ce60214b8f3c38267ca6632174f03101b2f6e7c6e94994d37c7Block Operator
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