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 1206539 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1206662 epoch_slot_no: 18662 block_no: 1206482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-30 05:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9452c864a79c2fd8ad57dea0aaf1082be0e1e8eb603a47f40547ec9a0736c108Block Operator
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