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 212555 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 212576 epoch_slot_no: 18176 block_no: 212544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1019 time: 2017-11-12 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9833b66b7908c12db05b9773c01baad3df0ca3659eb386ab3cb8f75991f57aBlock Operator
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