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 1197333 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1197456 epoch_slot_no: 9456 block_no: 1197276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1280 time: 2018-06-28 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9857082fab4a3d113ae4647a3725ac5bd1f3146adae040146a92fe041b526bb1Block Operator
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