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 1208099 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1208222 epoch_slot_no: 20222 block_no: 1208042 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1205 time: 2018-06-30 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67e5e4394915adb32149a3cb952b9ca7863368a67404de19fa619ce6923b389aBlock Operator
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