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 1194554 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1194676 epoch_slot_no: 6676 block_no: 1194497 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2018-06-27 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe97715aa94652a178fbc03918d7e814aa5793f90e53c10caf7f419ea5bd4a0b4Block Operator
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