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 1189364 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1189485 epoch_slot_no: 1485 block_no: 1189307 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-06-26 05:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71e9cf09e8779853d80c62e836e80acd8e2bfe34b41c827b179bd347027f1f20Block Operator
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