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 1200167 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1200290 epoch_slot_no: 12290 block_no: 1200110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-06-28 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2da62aa9d15ca1d3705102f6acb4cf9fde3db0a0c463ebc690e23b9591c74a60Block Operator
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