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 1199254 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1199377 epoch_slot_no: 11377 block_no: 1199197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-28 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6012449f309e4187ae465ba1f07be4fd23b61d4d88c7522b8451f68000dbdfb0Block Operator
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