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 1211982 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1212104 epoch_slot_no: 2504 block_no: 1211924 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1023 time: 2018-07-01 11:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14e610b4de1fff9714c955c4378961933ab3fa5bca091fc571eb91c13986aa10Block Operator
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