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 1202197 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1202320 epoch_slot_no: 14320 block_no: 1202140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-06-29 05:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4ade549f4a33a4dd7eb92b11e1ec657e93d04a45cff6d7a6a51790369e40259Block Operator
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