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 1198940 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199063 epoch_slot_no: 11063 block_no: 1198883 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-28 11:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4fc96e1fd82756db279c295783fd44fe35c54495679669085d3fa2de2c5d4a1Block Operator
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