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 1206600 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1206723 epoch_slot_no: 18723 block_no: 1206543 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2018-06-30 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c1ac612b07d7c3b25af65f61589cdae5bafcfc0118d71c805916c2c54b546e0Block Operator
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