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 1214895 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1215017 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 1214837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 984 time: 2018-07-02 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3dc11b52aeaa6ca2b8b1af820f9c47867f3fa1cc4c32f6ae9a91a755481b8b20Block Operator
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