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 1211910 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1212032 epoch_slot_no: 2432 block_no: 1211852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1558 time: 2018-07-01 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x856fb4c523dc994aa10d4cfa3ff7f5f5e2303a2c270a5e6e84eb5b4e6b29dd90Block Operator
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