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 1216425 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1216547 epoch_slot_no: 6947 block_no: 1216367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2597 time: 2018-07-02 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x543fc2ff2ae6eff060678b8e6cd16349bc44e5465f4fcee80b28ccc9b2239e3eBlock Operator
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