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 1201654 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1201777 epoch_slot_no: 13777 block_no: 1201597 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2018-06-29 02:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc15113f3bb64a7bb14706aa26f68660c27d2d9358f2c6812ef9b912d9e69c6cfBlock Operator
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