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 1210891 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1211013 epoch_slot_no: 1413 block_no: 1210833 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2018-07-01 05:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ddc12e68969e37a026438905a877299d283af6a39c5cf0bf0bedc740ed0e1b1Block Operator
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