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 1217666 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1217788 epoch_slot_no: 8188 block_no: 1217608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-07-02 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35aa610abd4bd2a77063cb4985f37e08c317148f8b8e77d84833fcc1e480ce6cBlock Operator
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