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 1210716 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1210838 epoch_slot_no: 1238 block_no: 1210658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-01 04:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x093810046acf1d41ad9588b3e94bd62848ff06598abb6dab6417606fc3186edaBlock Operator
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