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 1198497 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1198620 epoch_slot_no: 10620 block_no: 1198440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1276 time: 2018-06-28 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5afc9a145393aaaa0fa9529a3fa23fda6f85c34e7de051eaf5e2980979c78a0Block Operator
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