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 1221719 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1221842 epoch_slot_no: 12242 block_no: 1221661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2077 time: 2018-07-03 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f1dd67ea57f8c42575e9bd7e5c0178c6df59356bf2a8d6e6d110d5cc8446e65Block Operator
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