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 1202312 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1202435 epoch_slot_no: 14435 block_no: 1202255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-06-29 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5c5617024e03598a1300c129207347e3bf9413e076587e3b5cd5c9b19ff544eBlock Operator
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