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 1204770 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1204893 epoch_slot_no: 16893 block_no: 1204713 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-29 19:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa640e290f147abd948f77c50372f11e976be76e1fcd1d53097d5f9eeed599a4dBlock Operator
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