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 1202875 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1202998 epoch_slot_no: 14998 block_no: 1202818 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-06-29 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaeebcd1d6aee3628a2cb5b6d82778cdc658b4df9026c32620ff89832eba7279aBlock Operator
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