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 1218968 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1219090 epoch_slot_no: 9490 block_no: 1218910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-03 02:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa718f81cbe87d0b71b1af3a2f62c307466df2d8cd89ee68ad9f2947116631cfBlock Operator
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