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 1218502 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1218624 epoch_slot_no: 9024 block_no: 1218444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-07-02 23:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d6de7283d8912ac06d74eb37164af4a42cb4de3cd2f570c460dae34b9019664Block Operator
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