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 1192651 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1192773 epoch_slot_no: 4773 block_no: 1192594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-06-27 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dfd1feeb313f892e6a70eb1fe4179a86225a5545ab7bdd360a4060a8e29b1e9Block Operator
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