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 1211565 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1211687 epoch_slot_no: 2087 block_no: 1211507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 33789 time: 2018-07-01 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f66d90289eff5434b9624fae37b906aa5b0d1c224402e33c67a56096760d721Block Operator
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