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 1221777 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1221900 epoch_slot_no: 12300 block_no: 1221719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-03 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0edf94285b3cf38517312501b0f5a76b013769d1cf6bddba68cd572a068c4b9eBlock Operator
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