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 1212840 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1212962 epoch_slot_no: 3362 block_no: 1212782 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2646 time: 2018-07-01 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb68e9edca95c707b66e424a7430a26b73be984bae870b4e343607eec9cbdd78dBlock Operator
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