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 1193219 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1193341 epoch_slot_no: 5341 block_no: 1193162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-06-27 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23bedd4027109bfc26d0cc003bcd0ff3195e079ea336f6a71df0d99b9aa01b06Block Operator
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