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 1216890 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1217012 epoch_slot_no: 7412 block_no: 1216832 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1806 time: 2018-07-02 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c1791ff4b5d8d3f5832d6b74b726bb6e46f3f0d7df0572b0f6fc2480403bd2eBlock Operator
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