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 1219396 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1219518 epoch_slot_no: 9918 block_no: 1219338 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1284 time: 2018-07-03 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x478c1618f2345234d9b4682b383d434e90dd3a9b8b100da090c8580701282375Block Operator
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