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 1203272 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203395 epoch_slot_no: 15395 block_no: 1203215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-06-29 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44c49f6098537a4097f23aee831d9e9a12299113e2c5a497cca7a7f9e11c293dBlock Operator
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