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 1214896 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1215018 epoch_slot_no: 5418 block_no: 1214838 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2018-07-02 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b4b6c482bfc6294be8319b0b22e8a73b8a06463cc47c1d2c77cc778edfab41dBlock Operator
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