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 1202564 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1202687 epoch_slot_no: 14687 block_no: 1202507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 984 time: 2018-06-29 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99ca39e021ddf644e86654f9a14c82f639308a2535eeb9a73f86b74279db5e8fBlock Operator
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