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 1209974 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1210096 epoch_slot_no: 496 block_no: 1209916 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1670 time: 2018-07-01 00:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe95a73ad72f81b8c821ee536bff9ddc6b2165e883ad6931c681f71e94893ca4cBlock Operator
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