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 1197137 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1197260 epoch_slot_no: 9260 block_no: 1197080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2018-06-28 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a3aa8319d366ed60dea26c1114d9a98b3ba834d8bf81fbf438b520c0e45e75eBlock Operator
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