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 1207691 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1207814 epoch_slot_no: 19814 block_no: 1207634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1473 time: 2018-06-30 11:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93f225db7264dbadf16d46a1f2e888aa3f1369ae98ae3ad27fc3dc5c4abf5ebbBlock Operator
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