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 1217241 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1217363 epoch_slot_no: 7763 block_no: 1217183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 31760 time: 2018-07-02 16:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d2b9cb484e36891705f810d07676c967891ce8642083527405c2480a56dc3ceBlock Operator
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