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 1212959 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1213081 epoch_slot_no: 3481 block_no: 1212901 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-07-01 17:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebfe3f66e978ba4746cc17b5b504382d3b2ed3f0ec5f037f4d2d8a55f89a3cecBlock Operator
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