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 1191450 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1191572 epoch_slot_no: 3572 block_no: 1191393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-26 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07ecb41cd206962a2c47a725027b6c8b4882eadc3a1e5c6defba8fd4d08ccf5bBlock Operator
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