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 1209500 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1209622 epoch_slot_no: 22 block_no: 1209442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1195 time: 2018-06-30 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c0fe5b189d9d3f90f505ea66ad9be7ff96d4d29f79aa32819068b4c1354889eBlock Operator
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