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 1190026 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1190147 epoch_slot_no: 2147 block_no: 1189969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2018-06-26 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e63afe19b911c70fcd417cb247cbfaffc48b8af52e2aa00664f351761be58e4Block Operator
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