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 1208039 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1208162 epoch_slot_no: 20162 block_no: 1207982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2283 time: 2018-06-30 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0191b12f09d2fae4903826eaefdf33be146dcd1aba98e2e029623f2e28f110b5Block Operator
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