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 1204146 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1204269 epoch_slot_no: 16269 block_no: 1204089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-06-29 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a5cca9b3493abaa1198bb3c3f8d79a7b8ee64332a6756835c4920bdce3dc57eBlock Operator
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