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 1218204 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1218326 epoch_slot_no: 8726 block_no: 1218146 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-02 22:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x598fbd2fb2ae9a47b92f8e0a54c660a7b01d08b1093f20edb98a6b247cd6717cBlock Operator
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