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 1199029 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199152 epoch_slot_no: 11152 block_no: 1198972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-28 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x046916ba37062961aa77c45a4844888609c0dd5ece8d38809188563683caa592Block Operator
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