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 1216635 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1216757 epoch_slot_no: 7157 block_no: 1216577 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3056 time: 2018-07-02 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3550e26bb6f85a12b1bfac77a881b0c5ffbce0512430e834d2322a3660f309dBlock Operator
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