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 1206682 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1206805 epoch_slot_no: 18805 block_no: 1206625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1830 time: 2018-06-30 06:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3d1d46ef88c92c17f0c8237d3f52e680363b968e531e08d59b983e532d8e677Block Operator
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