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 1193145 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1193267 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 1193088 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 984 time: 2018-06-27 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80cd1e595597883e1442185f8de5e1e5170b1e7c27f3b317a112533743322a2aBlock Operator
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