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 1203524 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203647 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 1203467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-06-29 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c5c6ef4aa2badd8e86a9567456588fe0dc68b36e2321e93a9b690310e0cc9eaBlock Operator
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