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 1217543 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1217665 epoch_slot_no: 8065 block_no: 1217485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2018-07-02 18:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97955ea1112ae0e9414fba196c1b54bdba0a650ec8b7f0f0dfcfafdd92ac1a21Block Operator
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