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 1216321 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1216443 epoch_slot_no: 6843 block_no: 1216263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-07-02 11:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ae4ca0ec412b747d75fc68d820cf59a52d426c6a0f041bc7a9cbcfb474d3926Block Operator
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