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 1207469 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1207592 epoch_slot_no: 19592 block_no: 1207412 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-06-30 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06287c8263fa30ccdf4b038004178d5de1e163767113b629103e1038ebf3d85aBlock Operator
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