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 1200824 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1200947 epoch_slot_no: 12947 block_no: 1200767 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2018-06-28 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb00cef21be68d059cf6313114e0d204a29a11bcc604d91c9f4b2b01ca9329535Block Operator
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