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 1188791 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1188912 epoch_slot_no: 912 block_no: 1188734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-26 02:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1288a93cadfaa02a45e051c6ac186d9ae0956cf676047251eb4fe6dd3a619ed6Block Operator
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