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 1221998 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1222121 epoch_slot_no: 12521 block_no: 1221940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-07-03 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x944eebae711a3ac4ec9f35a1ba0cae4ff02338e19284d005a83924aed30775c8Block Operator
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