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 1200886 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1201009 epoch_slot_no: 13009 block_no: 1200829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1706 time: 2018-06-28 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbefdb520393e5e8e163434277f67e5c27e33f3b696dbc176052a7fd3cca2b2eBlock Operator
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