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 1214086 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1214208 epoch_slot_no: 4608 block_no: 1214028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-01 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed9b379861d2e244fdb48cfdc4ad8b6e07ae7056b2bed918d818a8382e4b6d33Block Operator
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