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 119498 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 119522 epoch_slot_no: 11522 block_no: 119491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-10-21 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e8602927dba80cbe1a30231fd035042a8a6b845f247e9a73c2b245afe95bdbBlock Operator
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