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 1217690 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1217812 epoch_slot_no: 8212 block_no: 1217632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-07-02 19:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dfc7457ef73c4658f21bc7a927954a790ccadc7b3004936dbe05efd102cfba1Block Operator
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