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 1217679 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1217801 epoch_slot_no: 8201 block_no: 1217621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2078 time: 2018-07-02 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x344e78291b82feb299e8bced8cd7715f36f2c9dcbee7e8e7a1719807d0eab1c7Block Operator
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