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 1216397 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216519 epoch_slot_no: 6919 block_no: 1216339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-07-02 12:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d969a21bc7c8c5bf1b143206199c65bd699b24cd48d86abc5b395693dd22f2eBlock Operator
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