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 1208596 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1208719 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 1208539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2455 time: 2018-06-30 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2e6ead52141b3663a249de629e24e1c7e320f9ae04b8a2625613f0a1b18db11Block Operator
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