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 1195031 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1195153 epoch_slot_no: 7153 block_no: 1194974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-06-27 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91dc50a1d106be204a335c25220b1374c440601380f1d4f16319ea3199de6575Block Operator
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