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 1201799 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1201922 epoch_slot_no: 13922 block_no: 1201742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2018-06-29 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08839f3abb28c8fbce2be023707c7bd1784eab97129c8aa9201c3392f0e30be0Block Operator
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