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 1201874 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1201997 epoch_slot_no: 13997 block_no: 1201817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2018-06-29 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x421d56f8919f9bd83414e5c592368c8b4e8f37f9e3d7323ed6e4556c7318ae10Block Operator
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