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 1191257 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1191379 epoch_slot_no: 3379 block_no: 1191200 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1718 time: 2018-06-26 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf856f5ef9fbb73d4277b3a28a8e6222422e0b15ca671c45e13e47d1a21ef254fBlock Operator
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