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 1212012 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1212134 epoch_slot_no: 2534 block_no: 1211954 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-01 11:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f82450a05827ec7ebf536e14ef6d5ded29c723504de387067b0f678a1ec8ad0Block Operator
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