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 1196526 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1196648 epoch_slot_no: 8648 block_no: 1196469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-06-27 21:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bacadeb6a393265545010f6e1c027147eb0730fb1a29d9eef3fbf7cce795151Block Operator
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