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 1218990 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1219112 epoch_slot_no: 9512 block_no: 1218932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2018-07-03 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec88186adc56576d997d9fa9eb3a22e216a4910bfef1734ad75cf832615f9874Block Operator
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