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 1210962 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1211084 epoch_slot_no: 1484 block_no: 1210904 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2018-07-01 05:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x241cea91eb529c5bb6bb583363162d7f5232c6a39fc2b2828014ca1d906f80a5Block Operator
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