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 1210818 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1210940 epoch_slot_no: 1340 block_no: 1210760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-01 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x680e62570dade84308a239da6218cd6e6f23db45cd5738d27a10b8652813bf98Block Operator
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