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 1200808 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1200931 epoch_slot_no: 12931 block_no: 1200751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1924 time: 2018-06-28 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x684194591183a11c1a3910c193c93cd6cb8f2e7407fc4ca8dcb2915b10688b5eBlock Operator
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