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 1203737 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203860 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 1203680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1241 time: 2018-06-29 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc52f0a546b36c0d4907fcbf8dab289ca42ff30a58fa30b0d0e6047f8ed0d2e30Block Operator
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