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 1217682 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1217804 epoch_slot_no: 8204 block_no: 1217624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2131 time: 2018-07-02 19:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d4fa6558ac1fb30a41af83d30f3500ad84c455e6331b815da21efff48e3bc52Block Operator
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