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 1203764 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1203887 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 1203707 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2018-06-29 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e27237012f43122814b95b5273b6467ab149c2b75e0bb247619bf4c8d17dc9bBlock Operator
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