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 1191912 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1192034 epoch_slot_no: 4034 block_no: 1191855 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-06-26 20:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5ec02b39c52f430d94ec3bd702d46bc6f0bb173f10d9c1b712f5ac67f4bed10Block Operator
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