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 1217033 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1217155 epoch_slot_no: 7555 block_no: 1216975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1519 time: 2018-07-02 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed2bef9aa965276eac21a0c1cc5d1b8a95b5041776f23c83104777f65f696e60Block Operator
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