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 1222499 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1222622 epoch_slot_no: 13022 block_no: 1222441 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-03 22:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6417123574a476a2eccd3c4ca696c5f57e998e73bde50725407a006df198d8eBlock Operator
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