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 1216660 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1216782 epoch_slot_no: 7182 block_no: 1216602 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2018-07-02 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93e54db4815c5f5cf59f3ed459cbf595547cef2f7caca6d9ff8ce3ccaa3edaceBlock Operator
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