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 1200359 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1200482 epoch_slot_no: 12482 block_no: 1200302 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1377 time: 2018-06-28 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79c23d9cda5c21a4379e4600f4dfb29d5e74f1f14d065e93c40ea7ba52933682Block Operator
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