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 1199206 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199329 epoch_slot_no: 11329 block_no: 1199149 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8804 time: 2018-06-28 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce6f47cd8c79ef8c06848437bb5e1644b2cf98be8e67cecfc5c2e7e29edd2b3cBlock Operator
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