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 1219560 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1219682 epoch_slot_no: 10082 block_no: 1219502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1931 time: 2018-07-03 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x739f4e1d1e71e81ac212b41e943c7f0abeeb2a8e99162c6ef49cce70f5d4fb46Block Operator
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