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 1206674 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1206797 epoch_slot_no: 18797 block_no: 1206617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1463 time: 2018-06-30 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b5abafb517ed6e34a1e2001580f1346089b29d1bc7a3a334234ea9c123a4b93Block Operator
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