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 1218390 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1218512 epoch_slot_no: 8912 block_no: 1218332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3089 time: 2018-07-02 23:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25ed0085d8cd3b4cc212e2342f546ade11a26c9c5abe582b5211ac10b6343174Block Operator
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