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 1211732 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1211854 epoch_slot_no: 2254 block_no: 1211674 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-07-01 10:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7fbab3c36b07730b91c7d8f7c6d1fc0ab5f72d92f5d269e877efd6f958e7574Block Operator
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