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 1203344 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1203467 epoch_slot_no: 15467 block_no: 1203287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1706 time: 2018-06-29 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dea2315e96660a8470fd21f70bd7609e0961ce185879dfe7871f2e0a88705e6Block Operator
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