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 1215331 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1215453 epoch_slot_no: 5853 block_no: 1215273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1968 time: 2018-07-02 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c835e6381c2fb0293defc6736b6ac95df24a5770fed26352c1ed82983bda564Block Operator
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