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 1190452 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1190573 epoch_slot_no: 2573 block_no: 1190395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-06-26 12:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe18bb6a28b20a692206a7ffa34238e4e5ba0620ce88e055896f8b0ba70c673a9Block Operator
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