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 1212042 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1212164 epoch_slot_no: 2564 block_no: 1211984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2299 time: 2018-07-01 11:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2734591ee1bd581996708ae123487b5be8d611be93523e22ab11cc2f4f0642afBlock Operator
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