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 1201844 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1201967 epoch_slot_no: 13967 block_no: 1201787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-06-29 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3309faffc185c594661aad5befe6f3fbb2ba641e7aaf293625f617c779aad770Block Operator
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