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 1203847 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1203970 epoch_slot_no: 15970 block_no: 1203790 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1491 time: 2018-06-29 14:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f121230ae8bf274876fa6fa87e36e97a03ac07c4f2e87e1e07bba5e9fa9cdc2Block Operator
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