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 1194673 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1194795 epoch_slot_no: 6795 block_no: 1194616 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1792 time: 2018-06-27 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfc714c1473afbb00c4e19865afe110769cd1ca4b248b38c1155d4318246a480Block Operator
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