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 1195620 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1195742 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 1195563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1698 time: 2018-06-27 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e1df5be21aea9494ae8da03258ff60278602d370b0fa6e9eb249f8506b21fc6Block Operator
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