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 1204306 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1204429 epoch_slot_no: 16429 block_no: 1204249 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1888 time: 2018-06-29 17:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5038ce29600c97e499760066384239ca36804fe82cfe9a7e70f90790a9c14129Block Operator
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