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 1208359 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1208482 epoch_slot_no: 20482 block_no: 1208302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-30 15:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa90e5dba3440203d448c79d552aed00e97402bdc5c7b83769e3ad41e03602e42Block Operator
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