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 1197030 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1197152 epoch_slot_no: 9152 block_no: 1196973 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2375 time: 2018-06-28 00:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bbae9d5b5293d4114a4c15817fa3545874b6b33635bfc3e4507a4d9f3f83703Block Operator
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