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 1216444 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216566 epoch_slot_no: 6966 block_no: 1216386 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-07-02 12:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3067c518833a5078c1dda36a3995f6f2c36b7a8496cfab8d62e076c1a756fa4Block Operator
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