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 1196558 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1196680 epoch_slot_no: 8680 block_no: 1196501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1198 time: 2018-06-27 21:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb83aecb01071723bf920ff7342a22f20867fd8010f44b1ab9912558af89de040Block Operator
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