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 1217662 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1217784 epoch_slot_no: 8184 block_no: 1217604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1155 time: 2018-07-02 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x752a6587ba2c368cd6d2c16e0b42dc2cc7b77c6a381954c6e06db17d5291e8d9Block Operator
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