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 1197674 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1197797 epoch_slot_no: 9797 block_no: 1197617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2018-06-28 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e1fa53fa988922e53d4dd75d3a34c82f842761ecf34826a0078c4c21e9261aeBlock Operator
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