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 1217204 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1217326 epoch_slot_no: 7726 block_no: 1217146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-07-02 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x377c2a77765dee64976544fffb900341acf313f0f0ba4848cf0137d92e1c0586Block Operator
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