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 1207109 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1207232 epoch_slot_no: 19232 block_no: 1207052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2055 time: 2018-06-30 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0413d8c947bc33e83aecd76181e1e859a7134045a81b01c7e37e7c6f45dc08fBlock Operator
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