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 1203881 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1204004 epoch_slot_no: 16004 block_no: 1203824 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-06-29 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3dd050ed228fdc4f85e7e9a6a5bae0a81d4dcbd6e70a7328ffe5718130217814Block Operator
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