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 1199275 Details
Epoch: 55 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1199398 epoch_slot_no: 11398 block_no: 1199218 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-28 13:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7913008009df2015a4279f3cd7ff7e0b84036f5ebb0d7412f27b955d9027a5b5Block Operator
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