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 1208096 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1208219 epoch_slot_no: 20219 block_no: 1208039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1477 time: 2018-06-30 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7663a5ad09add70f5475c00b1a1f26cd7218103c097a384d7130f07946490a6fBlock Operator
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