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 1195979 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1196101 epoch_slot_no: 8101 block_no: 1195922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-27 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07fd1e30479412ca45eeb5a348dc643f6f28c382ae57c465b5680d6f027c5977Block Operator
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