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 1206854 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1206977 epoch_slot_no: 18977 block_no: 1206797 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2018-06-30 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73bb393e654e0c11b34155ea0fa289471013cab9f98b2cf3f0845b0dc3b014f1Block Operator
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