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 1212345 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1212467 epoch_slot_no: 2867 block_no: 1212287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1309 time: 2018-07-01 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02a093cd01758de86184ac3342559d7b6c2a679c24fa2e4e875d8a6ed9f3c1e5Block Operator
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