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 1217955 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1218077 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 1217897 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2862 time: 2018-07-02 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x887037d1ca2289c578780aac83a1138b55232e2e12ed8356f591e2d0a7e21a89Block Operator
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