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 1217188 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1217310 epoch_slot_no: 7710 block_no: 1217130 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1717 time: 2018-07-02 16:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe52777135da1f4bb69190a57adfc3e4e5054c63d152bb49d6a14df5b05d3f6c9Block Operator
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