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 1216411 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1216533 epoch_slot_no: 6933 block_no: 1216353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-07-02 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x792290d195bc051fc7f3f7dcc4f698116e129ae65bf0009cbfb64d7cfd8d45b2Block Operator
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