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 1201634 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1201757 epoch_slot_no: 13757 block_no: 1201577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2071 time: 2018-06-29 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdee9060c6b041d3a4f0473b1ae061cf367bfa165351b175d043ab1ec11071fcfBlock Operator
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