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 1213990 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1214112 epoch_slot_no: 4512 block_no: 1213932 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2018-07-01 22:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5b6b2390852fb5ab3d3002f823a5456bc8521a55dec1216ff4bc02e6c71a379Block Operator
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