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 1208881 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1209004 epoch_slot_no: 21004 block_no: 1208824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-30 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8fd967dd45693b6448584e17acf90cdb0214433ef74a3ca6fc9b848b12051c0Block Operator
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