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 1216857 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1216979 epoch_slot_no: 7379 block_no: 1216799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-07-02 14:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed03bd828069fac6acdf3c88bc3fdef217edc6500db0230b079254141e22ec6eBlock Operator
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