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 1199043 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199166 epoch_slot_no: 11166 block_no: 1198986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-28 11:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe524bc47def164214478f7d69395d4c287569a19488d11ac514dc9e7100f8173Block Operator
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