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 1201923 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1202046 epoch_slot_no: 14046 block_no: 1201866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1516 time: 2018-06-29 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x143effb8cc17d07d6794378ff63b2f9127b00e35ad6965bd2807cb2e142a2b51Block Operator
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