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 1216754 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1216876 epoch_slot_no: 7276 block_no: 1216696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2018-07-02 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44ab9e2a5b53b08462c60df63f2ff0276b63809afadb9aaafa6ae1fa06d59f93Block Operator
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