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 1219270 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1219392 epoch_slot_no: 9792 block_no: 1219212 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1919 time: 2018-07-03 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4c13a555157004f8d5fc14ffe646dedbc928c3fefc258213ce36560b30ca361Block Operator
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