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 1206187 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1206310 epoch_slot_no: 18310 block_no: 1206130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-30 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd42186a28293a999f2d52a40cb00fbc6af23c162016999a4d8be5295c8a15000Block Operator
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