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 1215333 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1215455 epoch_slot_no: 5855 block_no: 1215275 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-07-02 06:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefc180f78bc1de6c6e084f79383b89027856b864cffc76ce6a602fe29c600696Block Operator
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