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 1212251 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1212373 epoch_slot_no: 2773 block_no: 1212193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-01 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2891970ec67aef0c92e0a0c88f2608df6edec1bcd3d14f75a69490e3380abc8Block Operator
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