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 1216334 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1216456 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 1216276 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2796 time: 2018-07-02 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe11502790df7c9dee60392b13ec733bc11f749246d1c0ac358ecf4341c0c914bBlock Operator
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