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 1190508 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1190629 epoch_slot_no: 2629 block_no: 1190451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2291 time: 2018-06-26 12:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbd7557a067120a7510e6a59d71214ae63288c007ff6093a328220acdd4b99f4Block Operator
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