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 1203118 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203241 epoch_slot_no: 15241 block_no: 1203061 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-06-29 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa72e7281996b365de668ff74c0b0b25cdda3f301dd0dc44b51ca13bfe571f858Block Operator
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