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 1221734 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 1221676 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-03 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8aab97dae30790bd66bb1a45292f2f2de13b161ca2a1752a7bef723bb7cfc49Block Operator
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