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 1193411 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1193533 epoch_slot_no: 5533 block_no: 1193354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-06-27 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf1c663eb3f38655701d67fccd111d14fc57410e82ec01a774e8d9a042db1d3aBlock Operator
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