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 1216750 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216872 epoch_slot_no: 7272 block_no: 1216692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2018-07-02 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46ae25498b664b4bd156e54b207de724336ede8469289e6e9816b5d8394d12acBlock Operator
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