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 1199017 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199140 epoch_slot_no: 11140 block_no: 1198960 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-06-28 11:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a3672243513d79fb8425f23e826ed8b65e2994f4d3c6d03dfd6b56128c06dc3Block Operator
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