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 1190055 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1190176 epoch_slot_no: 2176 block_no: 1189998 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-26 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8826144d655c008e72dc92ff98b15734ef0f724681d1ec66d6a7fbc41921e73aBlock Operator
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