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 1218510 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1218632 epoch_slot_no: 9032 block_no: 1218452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-07-02 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcef3ce614268258edf0d7be25f6140acbcba7c0b882b5ea32c4b5163b8d9cb67Block Operator
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