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 1202256 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1202379 epoch_slot_no: 14379 block_no: 1202199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-29 05:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b1fc355c8cb54078f4e9444fdc1e4e352cbf617f1d8ef8f9f9e272751725fb1Block Operator
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