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 1222025 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1222148 epoch_slot_no: 12548 block_no: 1221967 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-07-03 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c20689570ead14acb97d78d13a587c6439051b1830971115f96d048fddf2d5dBlock Operator
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