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 1204763 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1204886 epoch_slot_no: 16886 block_no: 1204706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1413 time: 2018-06-29 19:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf023f77f0275e825add32a65d0501a9ca8318b2cbb09e163af2c238e50eaeb3fBlock Operator
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