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 1215959 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1216081 epoch_slot_no: 6481 block_no: 1215901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2018-07-02 09:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x044eb3e3b38ac777bff63b67fa4cdc516147c2aeea26a9a4fe8b7650e2375f14Block Operator
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