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 1208002 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1208125 epoch_slot_no: 20125 block_no: 1207945 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-06-30 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe022fb94ac4d58f56af39947ad399d104b59a4ea13de0b8ac1528666c204e92cBlock Operator
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