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 1203800 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203923 epoch_slot_no: 15923 block_no: 1203743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1327 time: 2018-06-29 14:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e297e68302245f2e4680a3116d874237d8fcb3f96447cf7ff4d5a1c1c067e3eBlock Operator
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