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 1203133 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1203256 epoch_slot_no: 15256 block_no: 1203076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2018-06-29 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98234a8051839d63d03ad0828c115c3db49a444a5e1c4f1b1f34eca2d4950023Block Operator
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