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 1196431 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1196553 epoch_slot_no: 8553 block_no: 1196374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-06-27 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ea0a5bda0e6ff899fa741a5795b0c8bd6bfa937bd047888d8ee0cd6fa8d918dBlock Operator
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