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 1211895 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1212017 epoch_slot_no: 2417 block_no: 1211837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2018-07-01 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d5a0bd94a47981ebac9ea2881b2ff21dd98af0223f43a6f1063bfc0b1929fbcBlock Operator
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