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 1196714 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1196836 epoch_slot_no: 8836 block_no: 1196657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-06-27 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x717216826bd601f6e0dfe44bc5f00615fa2ab6a8bec10d678f05da662c1326d0Block Operator
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