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 1203942 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1204065 epoch_slot_no: 16065 block_no: 1203885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1253 time: 2018-06-29 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x516bac679b85f86f05e550de28aa835190152a7f8b8e5283274e2854f350a3e1Block Operator
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