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 1208776 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1208899 epoch_slot_no: 20899 block_no: 1208719 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-30 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x681e101ba716c8a5c9ca0783c6c392e7b0439efc513978cb410aab7e99e8efdfBlock Operator
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