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 1189412 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1189533 epoch_slot_no: 1533 block_no: 1189355 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1115 time: 2018-06-26 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f3ed13d5b647ccd1a2902f83641ec1c322b438c160c69e12eecbcf685a05b9aBlock Operator
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