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 1214279 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1214401 epoch_slot_no: 4801 block_no: 1214221 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 984 time: 2018-07-02 00:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ed752309439dafd5675faeefea737f31af11f6a0dfac3701beb32a25879e6aaBlock Operator
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