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 1204242 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1204365 epoch_slot_no: 16365 block_no: 1204185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1799 time: 2018-06-29 16:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd38dba855895b8f974057ec8476a3a1a39ff0508af87034d1cda1f0c78349241Block Operator
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