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 1208214 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1208337 epoch_slot_no: 20337 block_no: 1208157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-30 14:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a2b124a5c16021555783154bfaeeca7c1e096114704efc0f57270e4b5ae0096Block Operator
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