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 1215390 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1215512 epoch_slot_no: 5912 block_no: 1215332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-07-02 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb08833d6155de47e9e7a7e3376eb13fa65ea614c415656b9d340e91c49da0b85Block Operator
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