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 1200818 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1200941 epoch_slot_no: 12941 block_no: 1200761 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1555 time: 2018-06-28 21:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89f040e36ae01309417caa504319285629fcfd034a9f1b04554fd2196ff3c98fBlock Operator
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