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 1219850 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1219972 epoch_slot_no: 10372 block_no: 1219792 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-03 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b60137266fc4d63ee0abf28b0a0b44172c0a1fc8fee5a546c0bbbf0a9d00169Block Operator
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