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 1216310 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216432 epoch_slot_no: 6832 block_no: 1216252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2018-07-02 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf764dbf36ba3bed86fe21b1505982cba7b0c119417cdb0c962f83c78bad81a1aBlock Operator
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