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 1203419 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1203542 epoch_slot_no: 15542 block_no: 1203362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1799 time: 2018-06-29 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc2fa359707ebb5a4cdf69859dffba47b15c03bde7c9da4c97915973e6b633c8Block Operator
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