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 1216800 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1216922 epoch_slot_no: 7322 block_no: 1216742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3071 time: 2018-07-02 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x012ca1455bb59c6defdc597fe4a036aff9ed6e482fc31c1262536099b3c87c7bBlock Operator
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