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 1218276 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1218398 epoch_slot_no: 8798 block_no: 1218218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2018-07-02 22:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5e07c4b66987c3ab8f8fe1bb03770552a79cfaa1a9bbee8b3a1ad3586b4d0d5Block Operator
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