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 1200797 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1200920 epoch_slot_no: 12920 block_no: 1200740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-28 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cd72cbc42e8fd0f7bb632a83d94f008ccf4f994c65431caa86fba1c4cf30ea7Block Operator
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