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 1198898 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199021 epoch_slot_no: 11021 block_no: 1198841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-28 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9943b7c4d9c97f47203aba4178d7eb2b4e24800789ad8d3f56a13b2e3ab08ebaBlock Operator
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