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 1207172 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1207295 epoch_slot_no: 19295 block_no: 1207115 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1276 time: 2018-06-30 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ae38b5413723a324c6cd3ab1505a7d9612ba0a2bc54ee67fe5fd6bd9f88032dBlock Operator
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