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 1206578 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1206701 epoch_slot_no: 18701 block_no: 1206521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-06-30 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb97efa969fa3c6aba6bdb2a79d1a58c6c1c7065ce14355d136b52036df621f02Block Operator
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