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 1218710 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1218832 epoch_slot_no: 9232 block_no: 1218652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-07-03 01:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcba1e6f3071d33be8ea1cc337ddcbfa61c25c757544e56a2c9cc4df58a59d678Block Operator
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