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 1196161 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1196283 epoch_slot_no: 8283 block_no: 1196104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1090 time: 2018-06-27 19:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf718f4d048f3836c6591a3b7689640ebfb4588ff68e531b5f652365d25f38f8Block Operator
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