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 1209321 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1209444 epoch_slot_no: 21444 block_no: 1209264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2018-06-30 20:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9206108a814a3bc01bcecac25dae1e159e810eb257a433e64d101536f6d88dfdBlock Operator
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