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 1217146 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1217268 epoch_slot_no: 7668 block_no: 1217088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2018-07-02 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb10ab6c23791166597f8a175de0ae3db589a1325b364cae76def3616b7e92eaBlock Operator
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