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 1197045 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1197167 epoch_slot_no: 9167 block_no: 1196988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1295 time: 2018-06-28 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbff8551d34ed12b3440dadd2d3ce18ce7bf194524e9a0202e29200abb44ba514Block Operator
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