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 1219890 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1220012 epoch_slot_no: 10412 block_no: 1219832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2468 time: 2018-07-03 07:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x265005a11200311ff3aa82f17d08ee0a04edd85b8f5f2f10441ca612df2c4b21Block Operator
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