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 1206275 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1206398 epoch_slot_no: 18398 block_no: 1206218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-30 03:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3da03835e8a0669560f2d65f5fd5e4964da1188fd09fb45984bf1f5db45f87e2Block Operator
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