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 1205943 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1206066 epoch_slot_no: 18066 block_no: 1205886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1297 time: 2018-06-30 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb04f62d9b7bc843c34adb40089f0e737a12a3f536194bc1283a8da8c7d742c7fBlock Operator
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