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 1208339 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1208462 epoch_slot_no: 20462 block_no: 1208282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-06-30 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd653190acc7532b69a63c9e127b7e2a4b535da75f24871a9242949053c732ccBlock Operator
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