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 1209593 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1209715 epoch_slot_no: 115 block_no: 1209535 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1118 time: 2018-06-30 22:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61f64848eee1a6d88c3539555205db29c1e6fd517c5cfeb11a3a6eb763cfe33dBlock Operator
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