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 1216398 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216520 epoch_slot_no: 6920 block_no: 1216340 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-07-02 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd791c79e8032dd16080bc89edf5feba2308034fba58b9f9395e06d29da5503a0Block Operator
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