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 216912 Details
Epoch: 10 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 216932 epoch_slot_no: 932 block_no: 216900 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1209 time: 2017-11-13 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39a10a37f8a099636e047250b25fa93f7cc2577b611d729ea54b45d90323432eBlock Operator
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