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 1215694 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1215816 epoch_slot_no: 6216 block_no: 1215636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-07-02 08:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80958fc644893314386bb8e49ad7785b3a6a2a9d21046bade9039932b9e16078Block Operator
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