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 1198963 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199086 epoch_slot_no: 11086 block_no: 1198906 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-28 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6da7c843136faec499a3cf65c6fb616adb63928ddec57f88b713d54a62b2e339Block Operator
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