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 1213764 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1213886 epoch_slot_no: 4286 block_no: 1213706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-07-01 21:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdfb8ba91f1ba70c56215fa5af47bea6931fd6be9ae6fa1fbd675a4fde79c3fdBlock Operator
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