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 1222447 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1222570 epoch_slot_no: 12970 block_no: 1222389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1524 time: 2018-07-03 21:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1224d971f78c53efe4b4399e9587605c8d2529b0d2c8a2e47b31578ce0b2afe3Block Operator
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