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 1215249 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1215371 epoch_slot_no: 5771 block_no: 1215191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-07-02 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40b7946acb47504762fdc33ba2c057f7f0c7831bf8e76c33dcd48aa68508d63bBlock Operator
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