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 1213423 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1213545 epoch_slot_no: 3945 block_no: 1213365 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1283 time: 2018-07-01 19:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c2a4998d4d510d65b9c3bb97026897e67f518515436842de4ad76e48f9ce9fbBlock Operator
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