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 1194871 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1194993 epoch_slot_no: 6993 block_no: 1194814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-06-27 12:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1cc7a55dc7482fb58888d6d019636cb4b23f4eec7de036c2f7dd820103b6c59Block Operator
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