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 1188303 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1188424 epoch_slot_no: 424 block_no: 1188246 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1753 time: 2018-06-26 00:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e37d3e58c59f910b81cad9fb5bfb0e83fed055499c127f5a76d48b8e1f0b33eBlock Operator
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