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 1217550 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1217672 epoch_slot_no: 8072 block_no: 1217492 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2240 time: 2018-07-02 18:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ef4a3de7eb5002c161ac7d743171dbd71ca98717ef070d703b67f8afbb0d0edBlock Operator
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