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 1214259 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1214381 epoch_slot_no: 4781 block_no: 1214201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1495 time: 2018-07-02 00:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e865e8583d4d76f1d2275e1d0d51521d7accdc353703a85c33d00bee30e17d9Block Operator
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