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 1214747 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1214869 epoch_slot_no: 5269 block_no: 1214689 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-02 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42c233f13e7791145834b8afe4bfadf4c6e7e82db4a72b01bb867392e60b292fBlock Operator
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