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 1205902 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1206025 epoch_slot_no: 18025 block_no: 1205845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1566 time: 2018-06-30 01:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fef1aa5dccd3a29c2e086bf9638e7d1805a4b1be546530596575f32ef2b9430Block Operator
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