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 1206179 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1206302 epoch_slot_no: 18302 block_no: 1206122 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1639 time: 2018-06-30 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf774e21473f75e432d499bdbbf1dd638d961ee02540c67bb8a63ca40c29a38eBlock Operator
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