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 1191871 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1191993 epoch_slot_no: 3993 block_no: 1191814 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-26 19:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dbb803bc7a688cd4d80d3d6f92fc37f9dd566ba137ee9ff50eb12f68e093ff5Block Operator
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