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 1213920 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1214042 epoch_slot_no: 4442 block_no: 1213862 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-07-01 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32883b7405ba07bd46d31fb9450001d913423dda83c727dbcf3111dd1be7a860Block Operator
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