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 1216184 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216306 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 1216126 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1169 time: 2018-07-02 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65f74862341a63cb8fb82fdc36606b77c833abb46f4afa5bee12f3557a1ed0e1Block Operator
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