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 1200854 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1200977 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 1200797 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-06-28 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d43313224022e6823a63c2a6dc4f889376429ea7a8552dd4dc518f8e9672c8eBlock Operator
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