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 1198949 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199072 epoch_slot_no: 11072 block_no: 1198892 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1902 time: 2018-06-28 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae99fa66b8740023d554dec2a433641fcae8c96b83441adc067f3e1357a7d8a7Block Operator
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