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 1192562 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1192684 epoch_slot_no: 4684 block_no: 1192505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-06-26 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x043e266aa2cccc7248d70453ab68a5f31afeed8014c524fdbc1e9608640b861dBlock Operator
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