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 1196565 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1196687 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 1196508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-06-27 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0ba6e2a879ce12cee4db4a1532fe49b50aeb56bafcff8748d975b5589c9c248Block Operator
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