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 1197943 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1198066 epoch_slot_no: 10066 block_no: 1197886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2018-06-28 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1a844f6ba7dc975d22dcdaff4bf3ebdac278a4c89f1418b5dff01867d5b6c7bBlock Operator
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