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 1204709 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1204832 epoch_slot_no: 16832 block_no: 1204652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2253 time: 2018-06-29 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6565274eaeb8d501b7212543929d6ac1743624413d99edde75b9667b465e54d1Block Operator
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