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 1216746 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216868 epoch_slot_no: 7268 block_no: 1216688 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1163 time: 2018-07-02 14:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30ac42ec5b1b90dfae0c70713172f3f0f6c4017bfc5faa1a06164b0f0a8dbea4Block Operator
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