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 1211034 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1211156 epoch_slot_no: 1556 block_no: 1210976 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2018-07-01 06:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4b20bdc8f5e2e969d56bf2bc9092c4fafa81614dd1ec7e81bdee10352348d73Block Operator
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