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 1194782 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1194904 epoch_slot_no: 6904 block_no: 1194725 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6784 time: 2018-06-27 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a55bbc5c6b73a165a85f298c84826a3af12737911c68c4f6c9f959e4fb61994Block Operator
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