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 1203349 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203472 epoch_slot_no: 15472 block_no: 1203292 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-29 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04a7d9387150049ef00cbf5426a99e1f771d34cbd729f4f12e5a37ed44c420a4Block Operator
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