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 119174 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 119198 epoch_slot_no: 11198 block_no: 119167 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2017-10-21 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0934826bb74ddce99a78c60c96e96b2cadb95a53412a2e3d10f7b8102218cd3Block Operator
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