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 1208548 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1208671 epoch_slot_no: 20671 block_no: 1208491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1190 time: 2018-06-30 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbecae4878b568820963583f79c64e67f2efc0543a39f2a1d0befdb25e167bf59Block Operator
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