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 1201289 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1201412 epoch_slot_no: 13412 block_no: 1201232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3055 time: 2018-06-29 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a0ff86045fb80c7caa83b610503895fb3fff32444784a2eab66c628a9348bc7Block Operator
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