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 1188191 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1188312 epoch_slot_no: 312 block_no: 1188134 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-25 23:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5653a8b27218fb0a6f4d4478b811561d22b56a9ab79745c3e7a0e2e615bb466cBlock Operator
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