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 1203329 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203452 epoch_slot_no: 15452 block_no: 1203272 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1249 time: 2018-06-29 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f9d215552f55e0bc987d55f7e2ff18e864d677dc194b759f8b6a074a029c220Block Operator
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