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 1219620 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1219742 epoch_slot_no: 10142 block_no: 1219562 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1831 time: 2018-07-03 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61c07c34eb644c49a75a47f7bd321dff5552bfa8bf400df94041a3e4a8abbc6aBlock Operator
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