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 1219784 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1219906 epoch_slot_no: 10306 block_no: 1219726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2267 time: 2018-07-03 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46cbec5ff18d3e11150ae0dce5f75ca16eded5ae088c957a2b7d220bb577a6d8Block Operator
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