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 1204200 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1204323 epoch_slot_no: 16323 block_no: 1204143 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2018-06-29 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9911d6251c11f5781461e098015f8af4ab2fda1cac78fcbb090e093a79323039Block Operator
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