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 1213620 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1213742 epoch_slot_no: 4142 block_no: 1213562 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1552 time: 2018-07-01 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4adb041f64311753d85eab8c760010c22bf0f00f1f67c331c27d8723d6036825Block Operator
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