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 1196703 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1196825 epoch_slot_no: 8825 block_no: 1196646 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-27 22:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x869bccde8d674ff1e1c83b60a90fa2643725b3471cf6ad63f5f240b57f61e1f5Block Operator
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