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 1218702 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1218824 epoch_slot_no: 9224 block_no: 1218644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-03 00:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4ccdf10a4acd2addccd09c31f66f2e5ecc65f3e89c0078e659360492934d72cBlock Operator
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