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 1203398 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203521 epoch_slot_no: 15521 block_no: 1203341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-06-29 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d7eadcbdd3e0953637acf931b73d22e187f9da2f6e5c0a342f31b60dc29d853Block Operator
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