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 1215344 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1215466 epoch_slot_no: 5866 block_no: 1215286 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2511 time: 2018-07-02 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac9dd57134ea6925749dc187ccd13c2c8f27c77f1c659aa357c0b7f4bd6fa9acBlock Operator
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